Employment Opportunities | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts
The Employment Opportunities listed are for vacancies in the Judicial Branch. Information about each position is detailed by clicking on the position in the table below.
Judicial Branch Employment Application
All Positions
Electronic Monitoring Chief
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Electronic Monitoring Chief provides direct oversight to the Electronic Monitoring Section within the Division of Centralized Operations.
- Posted Date
04/25/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 5, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$114,899 - $119,541; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Region 3 Chief
- Location
Region 3, Illinois (5th, 6th and 7th Circuit)
- Description
The Region Chief oversees the delivery of pretrial services within the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) within his or her assigned Region.
- Posted Date
04/25/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 5, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Division of Field Operations
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$114,899 - $119,541; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Region 2 Chief
- Location
Region 2, Illinois (8th, 9th, 10th, 14th and 15th Circuits)
- Description
The Region Chief oversees the delivery of pretrial services within the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) within their assigned Region.
- Posted Date
04/25/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 5, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Centralized Operations
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$114,899 - $119,541; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Juvenile Justice Court Specialist
- Location
Chicago, Illinois or Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Juvenile Justice Court Specialist performs professional, advanced level statewide coordination and provides subject matter expertise on...
- Posted Date
04/24/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled, however candidates submitting materials by Thursday, May 15, 2025 will have first consideration.
- Division
Courts, Children and Families Division
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$71,132; commensurate with experience
Learn More
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Elgin, Illinois
- Office
Second District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The Second District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and...
- Posted Date
04/24/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$83,528
Learn More
Appellate Court Judicial Secretary/Law Clerk
- Location
Swansea, Illinois
- Office
Fifth Appellate District Court
- Description
Justice Judy L. Cates is seeking a judicial secretary/law clerk for her chambers in Swansea, Illinois.
- Posted Date
04/14/25
- Closing Date
The position will remain open until filled.
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$96,349
Learn More
Pretrial Services Officer – Will County (Spanish Speaking)
- Location
Will County, Illinois
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/19/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 29, 2025 will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The First District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s Legal Research Division is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys.
- Posted Date
03/05/25
- Closing Date
March 26, 2025
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$83,528
Learn More
Supreme Court Marshal 1
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District Appellate Court
- Description
: The Supreme Court Marshal 1 provides physical and personal security and safety protection for the Supreme and Appellate Courts
- Posted Date
01/27/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, March 7, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$62,355 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
Operations Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
Operations Manager positions are in the AOIC Judicial College Division Operations and Event Management Unit and report directly to the Unit Associate Deputy Director.
- Posted Date
01/23/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial College Division
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$71,132 – commensurate with experience
Learn More
Web Developer
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Web Developer works in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with high visibility in publishing content, maintaining the Illinois Supreme Court’s website.
- Posted Date
01/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial Management Information Services (JMIS)
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details. Remote work is available.
- Salary
$66,280 per year or commensurate with experience
Learn More
Associate Deputy Director, Learning and Development
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of Illinois Courts
- Description
The Associate Deputy Director of the Learning & Development Unit shares a collaborative leadership role with Associate Deputy Directors of other Units within the...
- Posted Date
10/16/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation options, as well as vacation, sick and personal leave.
- Salary
Starting at $102,086; salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Fourth District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The Fourth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Justices of the Fourth District Appellate Court.
- Posted Date
09/06/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, will be given first consideration.
- Benefits
The Judicial Branch offers an attractive benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation, and generous leave time.
- Salary
$83,528
Learn More
Statewide Pretrial
Electronic Monitoring Chief
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Electronic Monitoring Chief provides direct oversight to the Electronic Monitoring Section within the Division of Centralized Operations.
- Posted Date
04/25/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 5, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$114,899 - $119,541; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Region 3 Chief
- Location
Region 3, Illinois (5th, 6th and 7th Circuit)
- Description
The Region Chief oversees the delivery of pretrial services within the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) within his or her assigned Region.
- Posted Date
04/25/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 5, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Division of Field Operations
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$114,899 - $119,541; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Region 2 Chief
- Location
Region 2, Illinois (8th, 9th, 10th, 14th and 15th Circuits)
- Description
The Region Chief oversees the delivery of pretrial services within the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) within their assigned Region.
- Posted Date
04/25/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 5, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Centralized Operations
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$114,899 - $119,541; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Pretrial Services Officer – Will County (Spanish Speaking)
- Location
Will County, Illinois
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/19/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 29, 2025 will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Administration
Juvenile Justice Court Specialist
- Location
Chicago, Illinois or Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Juvenile Justice Court Specialist performs professional, advanced level statewide coordination and provides subject matter expertise on...
- Posted Date
04/24/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled, however candidates submitting materials by Thursday, May 15, 2025 will have first consideration.
- Division
Courts, Children and Families Division
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$71,132; commensurate with experience
Learn More
Legal
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Elgin, Illinois
- Office
Second District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The Second District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and...
- Posted Date
04/24/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$83,528
Learn More
Appellate Court Judicial Secretary/Law Clerk
- Location
Swansea, Illinois
- Office
Fifth Appellate District Court
- Description
Justice Judy L. Cates is seeking a judicial secretary/law clerk for her chambers in Swansea, Illinois.
- Posted Date
04/14/25
- Closing Date
The position will remain open until filled.
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$96,349
Learn More
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The First District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s Legal Research Division is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys.
- Posted Date
03/05/25
- Closing Date
March 26, 2025
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$83,528
Learn More
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Fourth District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The Fourth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Justices of the Fourth District Appellate Court.
- Posted Date
09/06/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, will be given first consideration.
- Benefits
The Judicial Branch offers an attractive benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation, and generous leave time.
- Salary
$83,528
Learn More
Judicial College
Operations Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
Operations Manager positions are in the AOIC Judicial College Division Operations and Event Management Unit and report directly to the Unit Associate Deputy Director.
- Posted Date
01/23/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial College Division
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$71,132 – commensurate with experience
Learn More
Associate Deputy Director, Learning and Development
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of Illinois Courts
- Description
The Associate Deputy Director of the Learning & Development Unit shares a collaborative leadership role with Associate Deputy Directors of other Units within the...
- Posted Date
10/16/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation options, as well as vacation, sick and personal leave.
- Salary
Starting at $102,086; salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
IT
Web Developer
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Web Developer works in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with high visibility in publishing content, maintaining the Illinois Supreme Court’s website.
- Posted Date
01/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial Management Information Services (JMIS)
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details. Remote work is available.
- Salary
$66,280 per year or commensurate with experience
Learn More
Other
Supreme Court Marshal 1
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District Appellate Court
- Description
: The Supreme Court Marshal 1 provides physical and personal security and safety protection for the Supreme and Appellate Courts
- Posted Date
01/27/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, March 7, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
- Salary
$62,355 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
Other Government Positions
Looking for Judicial Vacancies?
Get Notifications
Illinois Courts now offers three ways to be notified of news and court-related information.
The Illinois Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA Employer