The Circuit Court of Cook County is the largest judicial circuit in the State of Illinois and one of the largest unified court systems in the world. Our court system is made up of about 400 judges and about 2,600 employees who include probation officers, court reporters, foreign and sign language interpreters, social case workers, law clerks, and support staff.
Our judges and employees focus on ensuring that the more than 5 million residents of Cook County have the utmost confidence in their court system. Most importantly, the judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County dedicate themselves daily to achieving the court’s mission to deliver justice fairly and impartially, case by case.
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Why Pursue a Career with the Circuit Court of Cook County?
In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:
Top Tier Medical Benefits
Top Tier Medical Benefits
Employees have access to a variety of Top Tier Medical Benefits, including:
- Medical (We offer two medical benefit plans: Blue Advantage HMO and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Prescription Drug Benefit (When you enroll in a medical plan, you automatically receive prescription drug coverage through CVS/Caremark.)
- Dental Plans (You have a choice of two plans First Commonwealth/Guardian Dental HMO or First Commonwealth/Guardian PPO)
- Vision Plan (Davis Vision)
- +7 Additional voluntary benefit plans
- Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page. For benefits questions contact Risk Management at (312) 603-6385 or email risk.mgmt@cookcountyil.gov.
Flexible (Teleworking) Options
Flexible (Teleworking) Options
Circuit Court of Cook County offers the option of flexible work arrangements for qualifying positions.
Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off
Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off
As a Circuit Court of Cook County employee, you will be eligible to receive the following:
- 13 paid designated holidays
- Minimum of 10 vacation days annually
- Up to 4 personaldays annually
- Paid sick leave
Pension Plans
Pension Plans
Cook County offers a generous Pension plan. To learn more about your employee pension, visit the Cook County Pension Fund website.
Financial Support
Financial Support
Circuit Court of Cook County employees have access to a variety of Financial Support programs and resources, including:
- Life Insurance – Group Term Life and Group Term Supplemental Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care
- Commuter benefits
- Discounted parking
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Deferred Compensation
- Education Tuition Stipend
Health / Wellness Perks
Health / Wellness Perks
Circuit Court of Cook County employees have access to a variety of Health/Wellness Perks, including:
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care
- Employee Assistance Program administered by Magellan Healthcare
- MyHealth Connections wellness program, which promotes health and well-being
For benefits questions contact Risk Management at (312) 603-6385 or email risk.mgmt@cookcountyil.gov.
Top Tier Medical Benefits
Top Tier Medical Benefits
Employees have access to a variety of Top Tier Medical Benefits, including:
- Medical (We offer two medical benefit plans: Blue Advantage HMO and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
- Prescription Drug Benefit (When you enroll in a medical plan, you automatically receive prescription drug coverage through CVS/Caremark.)
- Dental Plans (You have a choice of two plans First Commonwealth/Guardian Dental HMO or First Commonwealth/Guardian PPO)
- Vision Plan (Davis Vision)
- +7 Additional voluntary benefit plans
- Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page. For benefits questions contact Risk Management at (312) 603-6385 or email risk.mgmt@cookcountyil.gov.
Flexible (Teleworking) Options
Flexible (Teleworking) Options
Circuit Court of Cook County offers the option of flexible work arrangements for qualifying positions.
Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off
Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off
As a Circuit Court of Cook County employee, you will be eligible to receive the following:
- 13 paid designated holidays
- Minimum of 10 vacation days annually
- Up to 4 personaldays annually
- Paid sick leave
Pension Plans
Pension Plans
Cook County offers a generous Pension plan. To learn more about your employee pension, visit the Cook County Pension Fund website.
Financial Support
Financial Support
Circuit Court of Cook County employees have access to a variety of Financial Support programs and resources, including:
- Life Insurance – Group Term Life and Group Term Supplemental Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care
- Commuter benefits
- Discounted parking
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Deferred Compensation
- Education Tuition Stipend
Health / Wellness Perks
Health / Wellness Perks
Circuit Court of Cook County employees have access to a variety of Health/Wellness Perks, including:
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care
- Employee Assistance Program administered by Magellan Healthcare
- MyHealth Connections wellness program, which promotes health and well-being
For benefits questions contact Risk Management at (312) 603-6385 or email risk.mgmt@cookcountyil.gov.
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