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

Appellate Court Law Clerk/Judicial Secretary

Vacancy Announcement

  • Location
    Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District
  • Office
    Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District
  • Posted Date
    10/22/26
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled, but individuals submitting materials by Friday, November 13, 2026, will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District
  • 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. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
  • Salary
    $104,304

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Law Clerk/Judicial Secretary conducts legal research and drafts memoranda, orders, and opinions for the justice. Duties also include reviewing and editing the work of other clerks. The position also requires sharing administrative duties with the other clerks, including but not limited to, corresponding with the Springfield courthouse and other chambers, tracking the status of motions and cases, paying bills, maintaining case files, and keeping the library up to date. The successful applicant must have the ability comport oneself in a manner which is cognizant of the Court’s ethical responsibilities.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school. Law Review/journal experience is preferred. Preference will be given to those with prior experience as a judicial law clerk and/or appellate lawyer or as a legal practitioner, but all applicants with an outstanding academic record and superior research and writing skills will be considered. Excellent computer and technology skills required.

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. The position will permit a limited degree of remote work.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, class rank, a writing sample and three references to: Justice Michael D. McHaney mmchaney@IllinoisCourts.gov

This position will remain open until filled, but individuals submitting materials by Friday, November 13, 2026, will be given first consideration.

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