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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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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
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
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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
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
    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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