Court Specialist: Domestic Violence Training & Policy

Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Deferred compensation options

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is seeking a Court Specialist – Domestic Violence in Chicago/Springfield to support statewide coordination, training, and resource delivery for domestic violence issues within the courts.

The role reports to the Director, Courts, Children and Families Division and requires a bachelor's degree with relevant experience, plus strong data handling and collaboration skills. A hybrid work option is available and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, public administration, criminal justice or related field; minimum of two years in domestic violence issues or related field.
• Preference for awareness of impacts by race, ethnicity, sexual identity, age, economics and related factors.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile best practices for courts related to domestic violence and human trafficking.
• Collect and maintain qualitative and quantitative data related to domestic violence, human trafficking and the courts.
• Provide staff support to committees addressing domestic violence and human trafficking.
• Develop, update, and present trainings for judiciary and justice partners.
• Serve as a resource and identify approaches for courts to address systemic disparities for survivors.
• Attend conferences and meetings as a Division representative; assist with event coordination and support.
• Assist with grant applications to support statewide and local courts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Domestic violence knowledge

Human trafficking awareness

Court system knowledge

Data collection & analysis

Program coordination

Meeting facilitation

Confidentiality & judgment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences / related field

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is seeking a Court Specialist – Domestic Violence in Chicago/Springfield to support statewide coordination, training, and resource delivery for domestic violence issues within the courts.

The role reports to the Director, Courts, Children and Families Division and requires a bachelor's degree with relevant experience, plus strong data handling and collaboration skills. A hybrid work option is available and benefits are included.