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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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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Administrative Assistant
- Location
Vandalia, Illinois
- Office
4th Judicial Circuit Court
- Description
The 4th Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant to coordinate office support activities.
- Posted Date
09/04/25
- Closing Date
All employment materials must be submitted by September 19, 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
$45,965 per year
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Lead Field Services Coordinator
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Springfield or Chicago office
- Description
The Lead Field Services Coordinator provides state oversight to county probation and court services departments, in specific Illinois circuits.
- Posted Date
08/29/25
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by Friday, September 12, 2025
- Division
Probation 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
Minimum Salary $76,830; salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
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Supervising Senior Development Manager (2 vacancies)
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
This position includes the direct supervision and management of Professional Development Managers and Learning Development Managers.
- Posted Date
08/26/25
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by Friday, September 5, 2025
- Division
Judicial College
- 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
Minimum salary $114,482; salary commensurate with experience
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Supervising Senior Operations Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
This position includes direct management and supervision of designated Operations and Event Management staff.
- Posted Date
08/26/25
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by Friday, September 5, 2025
- Division
Judicial College
- 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
Minimum salary $114,482; salary commensurate with experience
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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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Administrative Assistant – Mandatory Arbitration
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Center
- Description
This position performs secretarial duties, office support, and administrative assistance to the Mandatory Arbitration Administrator.
- Posted Date
08/13/25
- Closing Date
Applicant's information must be received no later than August 31, 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
Starting at $50,560 per year
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Appellate Court Judicial Law Clerk/Secretary
- Location
Chicago, Illinios
- Office
First District Appellate Court
- Description
Justice Jesse G. Reyes, First District, Illinois Appellate Court is seeking a judicial law clerk/secretary for his chambers.
- Posted Date
07/30/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, applications submitted by Friday, August 22, 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 Research Attorney
- Location
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
- Office
Fifth District Appellate Court
- Description
The Fifth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate law.
- Posted Date
07/21/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, August 15, 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
$83,528
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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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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
05/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, May 30, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Marshal’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
$62,355 per year, commensurate with experience
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Probation
Lead Field Services Coordinator
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Springfield or Chicago office
- Description
The Lead Field Services Coordinator provides state oversight to county probation and court services departments, in specific Illinois circuits.
- Posted Date
08/29/25
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by Friday, September 12, 2025
- Division
Probation 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
Minimum Salary $76,830; salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
Learn More
Administration
Administrative Assistant
- Location
Vandalia, Illinois
- Office
4th Judicial Circuit Court
- Description
The 4th Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant to coordinate office support activities.
- Posted Date
09/04/25
- Closing Date
All employment materials must be submitted by September 19, 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
$45,965 per year
Learn More
Administrative Assistant – Mandatory Arbitration
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Center
- Description
This position performs secretarial duties, office support, and administrative assistance to the Mandatory Arbitration Administrator.
- Posted Date
08/13/25
- Closing Date
Applicant's information must be received no later than August 31, 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
Starting at $50,560 per year
Learn More
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
Learn More
Legal
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
Appellate Court Judicial Law Clerk/Secretary
- Location
Chicago, Illinios
- Office
First District Appellate Court
- Description
Justice Jesse G. Reyes, First District, Illinois Appellate Court is seeking a judicial law clerk/secretary for his chambers.
- Posted Date
07/30/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, applications submitted by Friday, August 22, 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 Research Attorney
- Location
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
- Office
Fifth District Appellate Court
- Description
The Fifth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate law.
- Posted Date
07/21/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, August 15, 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
$83,528
Learn More
Judicial College
Supervising Senior Development Manager (2 vacancies)
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
This position includes the direct supervision and management of Professional Development Managers and Learning Development Managers.
- Posted Date
08/26/25
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by Friday, September 5, 2025
- Division
Judicial College
- 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
Minimum salary $114,482; salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Supervising Senior Operations Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
This position includes direct management and supervision of designated Operations and Event Management staff.
- Posted Date
08/26/25
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by Friday, September 5, 2025
- Division
Judicial College
- 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
Minimum salary $114,482; salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
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
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
05/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, May 30, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Marshal’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
$62,355 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
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