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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Pretrial Services Officer – Edgar County
- Location
Edgar County
- Office
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/28/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by April 7, 2025 will be given first consideration.
- Division
Division of Pretrial Operations
- 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. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Pretrial Services Officer – Will County (Spanish Speaking)
- Location
Will County, Illinois
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/19/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 29, 2025 will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- 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.
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Pretrial Services Officer – Woodford County
- Location
Woodford County, Illinois
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/14/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 24, 2025 will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- 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.
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Pretrial Services Officer - Macon County - 3 Positions Available
- Location
Macon County
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/05/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 15, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- 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. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The First District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s Legal Research Division is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys.
- Posted Date
03/05/25
- Closing Date
March 26, 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
$83,528
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Assistant Counsel
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185.
- Posted Date
02/20/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 3, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Director’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. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$83,528 - $105,000; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Court Security Officer
- Location
Elgin, Illinois
- Office
Second Appellate District Court
- Description
The Supreme Court – Court Security Officer is a sworn law enforcement officer position under the direct authority of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
- Posted Date
01/27/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, March 7, 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
$48,198 per year, 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
01/27/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, March 7, 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
$62,355 per year, commensurate with experience
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Operations Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
Operations Manager positions are in the AOIC Judicial College Division Operations and Event Management Unit and report directly to the Unit Associate Deputy Director.
- Posted Date
01/23/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until 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
$71,132 – commensurate with experience
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Senior Custodian
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court
- Description
This position provides assistance to the Supreme Court Physical Facilities Manager in supervising and the management of the custodial staff.
- Posted Date
01/17/25
- Closing Date
Applicant's information must be received by Friday, February 28, 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
$48,198 per year
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Senior Deputy Clerk – Supreme
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court of Illinois
- Description
Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeks a highly motivated individual for the preparation, reviewing, and filing of judicial financial disclosures statements for the Illinois judiciary.
- Posted Date
01/09/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by February 3, 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
$43,818 per year
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Floating Senior Deputy Clerk – Supreme
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Illinois Supreme Court
- Description
Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeks a highly motivated individual for the reviewing and issuance of certificates of admission.
- Posted Date
01/09/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by February 3, 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
$43,818 per year
Learn More
Web Developer
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Web Developer works in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with high visibility in publishing content, maintaining the Illinois Supreme Court’s website.
- Posted Date
01/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial Management Information Services (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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Associate Deputy Director, Learning and Development
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of Illinois Courts
- Description
The Associate Deputy Director of the Learning & Development Unit shares a collaborative leadership role with Associate Deputy Directors of other Units within the...
- Posted Date
10/16/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation options, as well as vacation, sick and personal leave.
- Salary
Starting at $102,086; salary commensurate with experience
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Deputy Chief Information Officer
- Location
Chicago or Springfield, IL
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts' JMIS Division is seeking a Deputy CIO to provide critical IT leadership with oversight of IT administration, contracts, and operations and assessment of technology and services for projects assigned to the division.
- Posted Date
09/18/24
- Closing Date
The posting will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial Management Information Services (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.
- Salary
$ 129,111 per year or commensurate with experience
Learn More
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Fourth District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The Fourth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Justices of the Fourth District Appellate Court.
- Posted Date
09/06/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, will be given first consideration.
- Benefits
The Judicial Branch offers an attractive benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation, and generous leave time.
- Salary
$83,528
Learn More
Learning and Development Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
- Office
AOIC
- Description
Learning & Development Managers oversee curriculum and course alignment with Judicial College Bylaws and Standing Committee Comprehensive Education Plans through ongoing curriculum and course assessment and mapping.
- Posted Date
06/14/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until 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.
- Salary
$83,528 - salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Statewide Pretrial
Pretrial Services Officer – Edgar County
- Location
Edgar County
- Office
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/28/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by April 7, 2025 will be given first consideration.
- Division
Division of Pretrial Operations
- 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. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Pretrial Services Officer – Will County (Spanish Speaking)
- Location
Will County, Illinois
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/19/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 29, 2025 will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- 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.
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Pretrial Services Officer – Woodford County
- Location
Woodford County, Illinois
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/14/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 24, 2025 will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- 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.
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Pretrial Services Officer - Macon County - 3 Positions Available
- Location
Macon County
- Description
The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports.
- Posted Date
03/05/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 15, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
- 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. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$48,198 - $59,277; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Assistant Counsel
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185.
- Posted Date
02/20/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 3, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Director’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. Click Here for State Employee General Benefits | Click Here for OSPS Summary of Benefits
- Salary
$83,528 - $105,000; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Administration
Senior Deputy Clerk – Supreme
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court of Illinois
- Description
Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeks a highly motivated individual for the preparation, reviewing, and filing of judicial financial disclosures statements for the Illinois judiciary.
- Posted Date
01/09/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by February 3, 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
$43,818 per year
Learn More
Floating Senior Deputy Clerk – Supreme
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Illinois Supreme Court
- Description
Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeks a highly motivated individual for the reviewing and issuance of certificates of admission.
- Posted Date
01/09/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by February 3, 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
$43,818 per year
Learn More
Legal
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The First District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s Legal Research Division is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys.
- Posted Date
03/05/25
- Closing Date
March 26, 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
$83,528
Learn More
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Fourth District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The Fourth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Justices of the Fourth District Appellate Court.
- Posted Date
09/06/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, will be given first consideration.
- Benefits
The Judicial Branch offers an attractive benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation, and generous leave time.
- Salary
$83,528
Learn More
Judicial College
Operations Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
Operations Manager positions are in the AOIC Judicial College Division Operations and Event Management Unit and report directly to the Unit Associate Deputy Director.
- Posted Date
01/23/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until 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
$71,132 – commensurate with experience
Learn More
Associate Deputy Director, Learning and Development
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of Illinois Courts
- Description
The Associate Deputy Director of the Learning & Development Unit shares a collaborative leadership role with Associate Deputy Directors of other Units within the...
- Posted Date
10/16/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College
- Benefits
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation options, as well as vacation, sick and personal leave.
- Salary
Starting at $102,086; salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
Learning and Development Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
- Office
AOIC
- Description
Learning & Development Managers oversee curriculum and course alignment with Judicial College Bylaws and Standing Committee Comprehensive Education Plans through ongoing curriculum and course assessment and mapping.
- Posted Date
06/14/24
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until 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.
- Salary
$83,528 - salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
IT
Web Developer
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Web Developer works in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with high visibility in publishing content, maintaining the Illinois Supreme Court’s website.
- Posted Date
01/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial Management Information Services (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
Deputy Chief Information Officer
- Location
Chicago or Springfield, IL
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts' JMIS Division is seeking a Deputy CIO to provide critical IT leadership with oversight of IT administration, contracts, and operations and assessment of technology and services for projects assigned to the division.
- Posted Date
09/18/24
- Closing Date
The posting will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial Management Information Services (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.
- Salary
$ 129,111 per year or commensurate with experience
Learn More
Other
Court Security Officer
- Location
Elgin, Illinois
- Office
Second Appellate District Court
- Description
The Supreme Court – Court Security Officer is a sworn law enforcement officer position under the direct authority of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
- Posted Date
01/27/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, March 7, 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
$48,198 per year, 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
01/27/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, March 7, 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
$62,355 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
Senior Custodian
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court
- Description
This position provides assistance to the Supreme Court Physical Facilities Manager in supervising and the management of the custodial staff.
- Posted Date
01/17/25
- Closing Date
Applicant's information must be received by Friday, February 28, 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
$48,198 per year
Learn More
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