Employment Opportunities | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts
The Employment Opportunities listed are for vacancies in the Judicial Branch. Information about each position is detailed by clicking on the position in the table below.
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Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
- Office
Fifth District Appellate Court
- Description
The Fifth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate law.
- Posted Date
07/21/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, August 15, 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
$83,528
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Field Services Coordinator
- Location
Springfield or Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Field Services Coordinator provides state oversight to county probation and court services departments.
- Posted Date
07/21/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Monday, August 4, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Probation Services
- 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
Minimum Salary $71,132, salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
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Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The First District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s Legal Research Division is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys.
- Posted Date
07/16/25
- Closing Date
August 13, 2025
- 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
$83,528
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Lead Deputy Clerk – Supreme
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Clerk of the Court seeks a highly motivated and responsible individual to perform specialized clerical and administrative work.
- Posted Date
07/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by July 31, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Clerk's Office
- 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
$50,560 per year, commensurate with experience
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Maintenance Custodian (Daytime Shift)
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Building and Maintenance
- Description
Performs maintenance and cleaning work in the Illinois Supreme Court Building and grounds. Work is performed under the supervision of the Supreme Court Physical Facilities Manager.
- Posted Date
07/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Thursday, July 31, 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
$45,965 per year
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Custodian (Evening Shift)
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Building and Maintenance
- Description
This position performs manual tasks in the care, cleaning and maintenance of the Supreme Court Building.
- Posted Date
07/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Thursday, July 31, 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
$45,965 per year
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Probation Data Analyst
- Location
Springfield or Chicago
- Description
The Probation Data Analyst assists in the developing, processing, maintenance, and presentation of statistical data maintained by the Probation Services Division. Work involves quality control, compiling, analyzing, and disseminating monthly and annual statistical reports. Work is performed under the supervision of the Data Manager and is reviewed through meetings and reports.
- Posted Date
06/09/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Monday, June 30, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Probation Services Division
- 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
$71,132, commensurate with experience
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Executive Assistant to the Chief Circuit Judge
- Location
Dixon, Illinois
- Office
15th Judicial Circuit Court
- Description
The 15th Judicial Circuit Court is accepting applications for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Circuit Judge.
- Posted Date
06/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, June 27, 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
$50,560 per year, commensurate with experience
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Learning and Development Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
AOIC
- Description
Learning & Development Managers work directly with approved Judicial College faculty to facilitate final course delivery in a manner.
- Posted Date
05/19/25
- Closing Date
There is more than one position available for the Learning and Development Manager, and this post will remain active until all are filled.
- Division
Judicial College Division
- 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
$83,528 - salary commensurate with experience
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Court Guide, Illinois Court Help
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Court Guide, Illinois Court Help is a professional position that is integral to the day-to-day operations of the Illinois Court Help service.
- Posted Date
05/19/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by Friday, June 20, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Access to Justice Division
- 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
Starting at $62,355; salary at time of hire commensurate with experience
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Supreme Court Marshal 1
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District Appellate Court
- Description
The Supreme Court Marshal 1 provides physical and personal security and safety protection for the Supreme and Appellate Courts.
- Posted Date
05/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, May 30, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Marshal’s Office
- 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
$62,355 per year, commensurate with experience
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Judicial Security Officer
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District Appellate Court
- Description
The Judicial Security Officer is a security officer position under the Office of the Marshal and is responsible for security and safety protection.
- Posted Date
05/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, May 30, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Marshal’s Office
- 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
$45,965 per year, commensurate with experience
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Juvenile Justice Court Specialist
- Location
Chicago, Illinois or Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Juvenile Justice Court Specialist performs professional, advanced level statewide coordination and provides subject matter expertise on...
- Posted Date
04/24/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled, however candidates submitting materials by Thursday, May 15, 2025 will have first consideration.
- Division
Courts, Children and Families Division
- 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
$71,132; commensurate with experience
Learn More
Web Developer
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Web Developer works in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with high visibility in publishing content, maintaining the Illinois Supreme Court’s website.
- Posted Date
01/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial Management Information Services (JMIS)
- 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. Remote work is available.
- Salary
$66,280 per year or commensurate with experience
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Probation
Field Services Coordinator
- Location
Springfield or Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Field Services Coordinator provides state oversight to county probation and court services departments.
- Posted Date
07/21/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Monday, August 4, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Probation Services
- 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
Minimum Salary $71,132, salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
Learn More
Probation Data Analyst
- Location
Springfield or Chicago
- Description
The Probation Data Analyst assists in the developing, processing, maintenance, and presentation of statistical data maintained by the Probation Services Division. Work involves quality control, compiling, analyzing, and disseminating monthly and annual statistical reports. Work is performed under the supervision of the Data Manager and is reviewed through meetings and reports.
- Posted Date
06/09/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Monday, June 30, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Probation Services Division
- 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
$71,132, commensurate with experience
Learn More
Administration
Lead Deputy Clerk – Supreme
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Clerk of the Court seeks a highly motivated and responsible individual to perform specialized clerical and administrative work.
- Posted Date
07/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by July 31, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Clerk's Office
- 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
$50,560 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
Executive Assistant to the Chief Circuit Judge
- Location
Dixon, Illinois
- Office
15th Judicial Circuit Court
- Description
The 15th Judicial Circuit Court is accepting applications for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Circuit Judge.
- Posted Date
06/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, June 27, 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
$50,560 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
Juvenile Justice Court Specialist
- Location
Chicago, Illinois or Springfield, Illinois
- Description
The Juvenile Justice Court Specialist performs professional, advanced level statewide coordination and provides subject matter expertise on...
- Posted Date
04/24/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled, however candidates submitting materials by Thursday, May 15, 2025 will have first consideration.
- Division
Courts, Children and Families Division
- 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
$71,132; commensurate with experience
Learn More
Legal
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
- Office
Fifth District Appellate Court
- Description
The Fifth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate law.
- Posted Date
07/21/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, August 15, 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
$83,528
Learn More
Appellate Court Research Attorney
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District, Illinois Appellate Court
- Description
The First District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s Legal Research Division is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys.
- Posted Date
07/16/25
- Closing Date
August 13, 2025
- 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
$83,528
Learn More
Judicial College
Learning and Development Manager
- Location
Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago AOIC Office
- Office
AOIC
- Description
Learning & Development Managers work directly with approved Judicial College faculty to facilitate final course delivery in a manner.
- Posted Date
05/19/25
- Closing Date
There is more than one position available for the Learning and Development Manager, and this post will remain active until all are filled.
- Division
Judicial College Division
- 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
$83,528 - salary commensurate with experience
Learn More
IT
Web Developer
- Location
Springfield, IL
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Web Developer works in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with high visibility in publishing content, maintaining the Illinois Supreme Court’s website.
- Posted Date
01/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
- Division
Judicial Management Information Services (JMIS)
- 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. Remote work is available.
- Salary
$66,280 per year or commensurate with experience
Learn More
Access to Justice
Court Guide, Illinois Court Help
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Court Guide, Illinois Court Help is a professional position that is integral to the day-to-day operations of the Illinois Court Help service.
- Posted Date
05/19/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by Friday, June 20, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Access to Justice Division
- 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
Starting at $62,355; salary at time of hire commensurate with experience
Learn More
Other
Maintenance Custodian (Daytime Shift)
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Building and Maintenance
- Description
Performs maintenance and cleaning work in the Illinois Supreme Court Building and grounds. Work is performed under the supervision of the Supreme Court Physical Facilities Manager.
- Posted Date
07/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Thursday, July 31, 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
$45,965 per year
Learn More
Custodian (Evening Shift)
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Building and Maintenance
- Description
This position performs manual tasks in the care, cleaning and maintenance of the Supreme Court Building.
- Posted Date
07/02/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Thursday, July 31, 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
$45,965 per year
Learn More
Supreme Court Marshal 1
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District Appellate Court
- Description
The Supreme Court Marshal 1 provides physical and personal security and safety protection for the Supreme and Appellate Courts.
- Posted Date
05/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, May 30, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Marshal’s Office
- 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
$62,355 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
Judicial Security Officer
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Office
First District Appellate Court
- Description
The Judicial Security Officer is a security officer position under the Office of the Marshal and is responsible for security and safety protection.
- Posted Date
05/06/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, May 30, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
Supreme Court Marshal’s Office
- 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
$45,965 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
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