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

Appellate Court Judicial Secretary/Law Clerk

Vacancy Announcement

  • Location
    Troy, IL
  • Office
    Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District
  • Posted Date
    05/21/26
  • Closing Date
    Application materials must be received no later than June 18, 2026.
  • Division
    Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District
  • 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 John B. Barberis, Jr. of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District, seeks a Judicial Secretary/Law Clerk for an opening in his chambers in Troy, Illinois.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Judicial Secretary/Law Clerk conducts legal research and drafts memoranda, orders, and opinions for the justice. The Judicial Secretary/Law Clerk also performs administrative duties, including but not limited to corresponding with the courthouse and other chambers, tracking the status of motions and cases, paying bills, and maintaining calendars and case files.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice law. Prefer prior experience as a judicial law clerk and/or legal practitioner but will consider all applicants with an excellent academic record and superior research/writing skills.  

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. Certain exemptions from the residency requirement possible for applicants residing within reasonable driving distance.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must possess the ability to travel throughout the state, including overnight stays as required. This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business, and a safe driving record. Applicants may be required to submit additional materials and/or complete job specific tests for the position.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, one writing sample, law school transcript, and two references to bbell@IllinoisCourts.gov. Application materials must be received no later than June 18, 2026.

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