Operations Specialist

Posted Date 13 Nov 2024

Experience	2 Years	Salary	65000USD
Job Type	Full Time	Company	U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Job Category	Law	Qualification	BS Operations Management
Gender	Both	Last Date	11 Feb
Vacancies	3	Remote	No
Location(s)	Chicago , United States

Job Description

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for up to three Operations Specialist positions at the entry-level (CL-24) with opportunities for advancement to the target grade (CL-26). These positions are based in Chicago, IL, and offer a wide range of duties, including payment processing, mailroom work, case assignment, document scanning, and customer service tasks. As employees advance, they can learn more complex duties such as docketing case filings, courtroom duties, and auditing legal documents.

Key Responsibilities:

CL-24 Level: Handle payments, mail, case assignments, and document requests.
CL-25 Level: Prepare legal documents, assist with case management, and audit filings.
CL-26 Level: Assist in courtroom management, maintain case records, and liaise with attorneys.

Qualifications:

Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
Familiarity with automated systems like CM/ECF, PACER, and Word/Outlook.
Associate degree required (Bachelor’s preferred), with paralegal qualifications a plus.
Ability to pass an FBI fingerprint check and a background investigation.

Benefits:

Paid federal holidays, vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
Medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance.
Thrift Savings Plan (401k), federal retirement, and other health reimbursement programs.
Access to on-site fitness centers and childcare.