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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.

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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
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

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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