Administrative Assistant

Salary: $20.11 Hourly
Location : Waukegan, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02932
Department: 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


General Description


Perform administrative and general office duties in support of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. Provide customer service to clients regarding division and administrative processes.
Hours of Work

• Generally, 8am- 5pm Monday - Friday

Essential Functions

• Answer correspondence pertaining to the division or department; compile various reports as requested
• Process incoming/outgoing correspondence for urgency and distribute correspondence to appropriate person(s)
• Assist customers with basic and complex questions over the phone, in person or by mail
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment when it is not working properly
• Maintain Office supplies
• Route phone calls to appropriate personnel or department, return calls and take messages as needed
• Assist with drug testing; deliver urine samples, assist with DNA screening

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, programs, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Strong interpersonal communication skills to be able to communicate with internal and external customer
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of computer software programs i.e. word processing, spread sheets, custom applications and office machines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of general office work
• Ability to multitask

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements (Ed and/or Other Requirements)

• Completion of High School education

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Supplemental Information
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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. Only employees who have completed the probationary period are eligible for a transfer or promotion.
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