Appellate Court Judicial Law Clerk/Secretary | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts

Appellate Court Judicial Law Clerk/Secretary

Vacancy Announcement

• Location
  Chicago, Illinios
• Office
  First District Appellate Court
• 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

Justice Jesse G. Reyes, First District, Illinois Appellate Court (Cook County) is seeking a judicial law clerk/secretary for his chambers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The judicial law clerk/secretary conducts legal research and assists in drafting memoranda, opinions, and orders. This position also requires performing various administrative duties. This is an in-person position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in Illinois. It is highly preferrable that applicants must have prior appellate writing and research experience. Attention to detail, organizing skills, basic computer skills, and interpersonal skills are essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. This is a professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and the ability to process and read large volumes of written documents in electronic formats. Illinois residency is required or willingness to obtain upon job offer.

Applications with resumes, writing samples, and references should be emailed to courtemployment@illinoiscourts.gov

This position will remain open until filled. However, applications submitted by Friday, August 22, 2025, will be given first consideration.

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