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
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Supreme Court Marshal 1
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Marshal’s Office - Springfield
- Description
This is a sworn law enforcement position under the direct authority of the Supreme Court.
- Posted Date
10/03/25
- Closing Date
Application materials must be received no later than Friday, October 31
- 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
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Attorney, Supreme Court Clerk’s Office
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Clerk's Office
- Description
The Office of the Illinois Supreme Court Clerk is seeking applicants for the in-person position of Attorney.
- Posted Date
10/03/25
- Closing Date
Application materials must be received no later than November 3, 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
$91,844 per year, commensurate with experience
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Appellate Court Judicial Law Clerk/Administrative Assistant
- Location
Rockford, Illinois
- Office
Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District
- Description
Justice Eugene G. Doherty of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, seeks a judicial law clerk/administrative assistant.
- Posted Date
09/25/25
- Closing Date
Applications received by Monday, October 13, 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
$101,070
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Appellate Court Law Clerk/JS
- Location
Ottawa, Illinois
- Office
Third District Appellate Court
- Description
Justice Joseph P. Hettel of the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, is seeking a full-time law clerk for his chambers in Ottawa, Illinois.
- Posted Date
09/23/25
- Closing Date
Application materials must be received no later than Friday, October 10, 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
$101,070 per year
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Custodian
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
This position performs manual tasks in the care, cleaning and maintenance of the Supreme Court Building.
- Posted Date
09/17/25
- Closing Date
All employment materials must be submitted by October 10, 2025.
- Division
Supreme Court Building and Maintenance
- 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
$45,965 per year
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Fiscal Analyst
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Fiscal Analyst performs analytical work for the Judicial Branch of State Government.
- Posted Date
09/08/25
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by no later than Friday, September 26, 2025.
- Division
Financial Services 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
$62,355 per year
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Appellate Court Law Clerk/JS
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District
- Description
Justice David L. Vancil is seeking a Law Clerk to perform legal research, analysis, and writing.
- Posted Date
09/04/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, applications submitted by September 22, 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
$101,070
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Web Developer (2 vacancies)
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Court’s JMIS division is seeking a Web Developer.
- Posted Date
08/14/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by Friday, September 19, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
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
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Lead Deputy Clerk – Supreme
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Clerk of the Court seeks a highly motivated and responsible individual to perform specialized clerical and administrative work.
- Posted Date
07/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by July 31, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Clerk's Office
- 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
$50,560 per year, commensurate with experience
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Learning and Development Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
AOIC
- Description
Learning & Development Managers work directly with approved Judicial College faculty to facilitate final course delivery in a manner.
- Posted Date
05/19/25
- Closing Date
There is more than one position available for the Learning and Development Manager, and this post will remain active until all are 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
$83,528 - salary commensurate with experience
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Administration
Fiscal Analyst
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Fiscal Analyst performs analytical work for the Judicial Branch of State Government.
- Posted Date
09/08/25
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by no later than Friday, September 26, 2025.
- Division
Financial Services 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
$62,355 per year
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Lead Deputy Clerk – Supreme
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Clerk of the Court seeks a highly motivated and responsible individual to perform specialized clerical and administrative work.
- Posted Date
07/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by July 31, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Clerk's Office
- 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
$50,560 per year, commensurate with experience
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Legal
Attorney, Supreme Court Clerk’s Office
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Clerk's Office
- Description
The Office of the Illinois Supreme Court Clerk is seeking applicants for the in-person position of Attorney.
- Posted Date
10/03/25
- Closing Date
Application materials must be received no later than November 3, 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
$91,844 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
Appellate Court Judicial Law Clerk/Administrative Assistant
- Location
Rockford, Illinois
- Office
Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District
- Description
Justice Eugene G. Doherty of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, seeks a judicial law clerk/administrative assistant.
- Posted Date
09/25/25
- Closing Date
Applications received by Monday, October 13, 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
$101,070
Learn More
Appellate Court Law Clerk/JS
- Location
Ottawa, Illinois
- Office
Third District Appellate Court
- Description
Justice Joseph P. Hettel of the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, is seeking a full-time law clerk for his chambers in Ottawa, Illinois.
- Posted Date
09/23/25
- Closing Date
Application materials must be received no later than Friday, October 10, 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
$101,070 per year
Learn More
Appellate Court Law Clerk/JS
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District
- Description
Justice David L. Vancil is seeking a Law Clerk to perform legal research, analysis, and writing.
- Posted Date
09/04/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, applications submitted by September 22, 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
$101,070
Learn More
Judicial College
Learning and Development Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
AOIC
- Description
Learning & Development Managers work directly with approved Judicial College faculty to facilitate final course delivery in a manner.
- Posted Date
05/19/25
- Closing Date
There is more than one position available for the Learning and Development Manager, and this post will remain active until all are 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
$83,528 - salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
IT
Web Developer (2 vacancies)
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Court’s JMIS division is seeking a Web Developer.
- Posted Date
08/14/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by Friday, September 19, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
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
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Marshal’s Office - Springfield
- Description
This is a sworn law enforcement position under the direct authority of the Supreme Court.
- Posted Date
10/03/25
- Closing Date
Application materials must be received no later than Friday, October 31
- 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
Custodian
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
This position performs manual tasks in the care, cleaning and maintenance of the Supreme Court Building.
- Posted Date
09/17/25
- Closing Date
All employment materials must be submitted by October 10, 2025.
- Division
Supreme Court Building and Maintenance
- 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
$45,965 per year
Learn More
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