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Employment Opportunities | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts

Assistant Clerk of the Supreme Court

Vacancy Announcement

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Posted Date
    10/11/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by November 30, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Benefits
    An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and deferred compensation
  • Salary
    $81,890, commensurate with experience

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Clerk of the Supreme Court is a highly responsible position in the Illinois Supreme Court Clerk’s Office, located in Springfield, Illinois. The Assistant Clerk of the Supreme Court provides administrative and legal support to the Supreme Court Clerk in executing responsibilities of the office, including legal writing and research; preparing memoranda on attorney disciplinary matters; the registration of professional service corporations and associations, and limited liability companies and partnerships engaged in the practice of law; bar admissions; statistical reporting; and accounting functions. Job entails project management and supervision.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctor degree from ABA approved law school, license to practice law and excellent professional references required. Three (3) years of legal work with administrative/management experience preferred. Position demands a strong sense of professional decorum by a highly motivated and dedicated individual with excellent communication and organizational skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicant must submit a resume and a letter of interest that details why you are interested in the position, your relevant experience in performing comparable work, and how your experience/skills qualify you for the position (your response should be no more than one [1] page in length) to:

courtemployment@illinoiscourts.gov

This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by November 30, 2023 will be given first consideration.

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