Administrative Team Leader - Grand Jury

Position Details

Job Title: Administrative Team Leader/Grand Jury (426)

Reports to: Administrative Supervisor

Grade/Step: 15 (union)

Salary: $63,475 (This may vary for current employees)

Location: 2650 S California

Bureau: Administrative Services

Division/Unit: Grand Jury

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without a permit. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.

Working Environment: Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Primary Function:

To provide administrative support for Br. 66/Grand Jury Unit.

Physical Requirements:

Light Work: The position requires the ability to stand or walk frequently, often for extended periods. You may need to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds regularly, and occasionally heavier items. The job may also involve a significant amount of walking or standing relative to sedentary roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare information and Indictments
• Proofread and sort documents
• Date stamp documents
• Distribute case files evenly among employees on a daily basis
• Research criminal backgrounds through Leads and I-Clear
• Prepare blue backs
• Trouble shoot various problems that may arise within Br. 66/Grand Jury
• Assist with providing training to members of the unit
• Assist Unit supervisor when needed
• Facilitate the transfer of files to the Office of the Chief Judge and district locations
• Transfer charging documents to the clerk of the Circuit Court
• Interact regularly with State's Attorney's Office employees
• Interact with the public
• Interact with various outside agencies
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

• The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to manage high work volume
• Proficiency in CRIMES and Clerks required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Clerks, and
• The candidate must be able to work independently and perform duties in high pressure situations.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of the 1961 Criminal Code of ILCS
• Working knowledge of AOIC Code and class orders
• Working knowledge of the Preliminary Hearing/Grand Jury Business Rules
• Working knowledge of I-Clear
• Typing speed of 50+ wpm

Equal Employment Opportunity

EEO Message: The Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.