
Job Title: Administrative Assistant III (#483)
Reports to: Office Manager
Grade/Step: 13
Salary: $56,018
Status: Full-Time/Union
Level: Entry (This may vary for current employees)
Location: Skokie Courthouse/5600 Old Orchard Rd
Bureau: Administrative Services
Application deadline: October 31, 2026
Primary Functions: Provide administrative support to the Assistant State’s Attorney’s assigned to the Skokie Courthouse.
Working Environment: Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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:
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.

With more than 700 attorneys, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office is the second-largest prosecutor's office in the nation. The CCSAO is responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor and felony crimes committed in Cook County, one of the largest counties in the United States. The CCSAO also serves as legal counsel for the government of Cook County and county office holders and employees, litigating Plaintiff and Defense oriented cases and providing legal counsel on a range of matters. Led by Judge Eileen O'Neill Burke, the CCSAO’s team of prosecutors has a passion for public service and has earned a national reputation for excellence in the pursuit of justice for the people we serve.
The CCSAO offers many rewarding and exciting opportunities in the following areas:
Criminal Prosecutions
• Felony Trial
• Sex Crimes Unit
• Special Prosecutions Bureau
• Juvenile Justice Bureau
• Narcotics Bureau
• Appeals Unit
Civil Actions Bureau
• Civil Rights
• Constitutional Law
• Labor and Employment
• Medical Malpractice
• Plaintiff-Side Torts
• Municipal Litigation
• State and Federal Litigation
Our program is highly competitive due to the hands-on, challenging and relevant work experience. There are opportunities for Assistant State's Attorneys, undergraduate interns, legal interns earning a paralegal certificate, law clerks, and recently graduated Secondments or Fellows. Please visit our careers page to download an application and learn more about applying to be part of the office.