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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, Second District
  • Office
    Illinois Appellate Court, Second District
  • Posted Date
    11/06/26
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled, but individuals submitting materials by Monday, November 30, 2026, will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Illinois Appellate Court, Second 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 orders and opinions for the justice. Duties include reviewing and editing the work of other clerks. The position also requires administrative duties, including but not limited to, corresponding with the 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 understand and comport with the Court's ethical obligations and responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school and a licensed Illinois attorney. Excellent research and writing skills. Preference will be given to those with prior experience as a judicial law clerk, practice as an appellate lawyer, or as a legal practitioner. Excellent computer and technology skills required; strong work ethic and organizational skills preferred.

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 some remote work.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, two writing samples and three references to Justice Ann B. Jorgensen at: ajorgensen@illinoiscourts.gov.               

This position will remain open until filled, but individuals submitting materials by Monday, November 30, 2026, will be given first consideration.

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