Overview
Legal Support Counsel Jobs in Chicago, IL at Northern Trust Corp.
This position is responsible for providing clerical and data entry support to the Office of the Clerk of
Court.
Major Duties:
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks; ensures compliance with court policies and procedures and
with judicial orders.
Assists the general public in the office, by telephone, and by fax.
Assists the District Attorney’s Office, the Solicitor General’s Office, and the Public Defender’s
Office with requests and filings.
Assists in the development and management of court documents.
Enters bond hearings, traffic and criminal warrants/citations, bench and arrest warrants, and
probation revocations.
Sorts and distributes mail.
Files and locates case papers.
Enters and processes protective orders.
Reviews and prepares dockets for all cases; ensures accuracy and compliance with court
policies and procedures; assesses fines and costs.
Attend court hearings to provide assistance and record orders.
Assists in the coordination of juries and in the collection of jury questionnaires, exemptions,
and attendance notifications.
Receives, indexes, records, certifies, and mails mortgages, deeds, financing statements,
releases, liens, and surveys.
Maintains adoption case files and military discharge documents in a confidential manner.
Balances cash drawer.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated
with the completion of high school or equivalent.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the
position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had
a similar position for one year.
Ability to communicate positively and professionally.
Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
The successful candidate must pass a Background/Reference Check, and Pre-Employment Drug
Screenings prior to the start of employment.
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Title: Legal Support Counsel
Company: Northern Trust Corp.
Location: Chicago, IL
