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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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Property Control Administrative Liaison

  • Location
    Springfield, Illinois
  • Office
    Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
  • Description
    The Property Control Administrative Liaison is a multifaceted role that combines the responsibilities of assisting with the management of Judicial Branch inventories.
  • Posted Date
    09/15/25
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, October 3, 2025, will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Facilities Management Division - Springfield
  • 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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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
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, September 26, 2025, will be given first consideration.
  • 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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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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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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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

Administration

Property Control Administrative Liaison

  • Location
    Springfield, Illinois
  • Office
    Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
  • Description
    The Property Control Administrative Liaison is a multifaceted role that combines the responsibilities of assisting with the management of Judicial Branch inventories.
  • Posted Date
    09/15/25
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, October 3, 2025, will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Facilities Management Division - Springfield
  • 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

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
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, September 26, 2025, will be given first consideration.
  • 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

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

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 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

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 Government Positions

09/05/25 - Senior Detention Officer - Sangamon County

08/29/25 - File Analyst - Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar

08/15/25 - Detention Supervisor - Sangamon County

12/12/24 - Probation Officer - Will County

11/14/24 - Detention Officer - Sangamon County

01/10/24 - Youth Detention Specialist - Peoria County

11/16/21 - Juvenile Detention Officer - Will County

 

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