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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Labor/Employment Attorney
- Location
This is a full-time position located in either Chicago, Springfield, or remotely within Illinois
- Description
The Labor/Employment Attorney serves as in-house legal counsel for the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. This position performs professional legal work and provides legal advice related to non-adjudicative judicial branch matters. This position represents chief circuit judges and circuit court clerks in labor relations matters (excluding the litigation phase), negotiates labor contracts, and provides legal counsel on labor and employment matters.
- Posted Date
1/26/26
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by no later than Monday, February 23, 2026.
- Division
Executive Division
- 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 .
- Salary
Commensurate with experience; minimum starting salary $91,844
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Executive Assistant to the Chief Circuit Judge
- Location
Bloomington, Illinois
- Office
11th Judicial Circuit
- Description
The 11th Judicial Circuit Court is accepting applications for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Circuit Judge.
- Posted Date
01/22/26
- Closing Date
Application materials must be received no later than Friday, February 13, 2026.
- 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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Court Security Officer
- Location
Ottawa, Illinois
- Office
Third Appellate District Court
- Description
Supreme Court Marshal’s Office is looking for a Court Security Officer located in Ottawa, Illinois.
- Posted Date
12/30/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Thursday, January 15, 2026, 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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ADA Title II Compliance Attorney
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Description
The Title II ADA Attorney serves as in-house legal counsel for the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
- Posted Date
12/09/25
- Closing Date
Applications received by Friday, January 23, 2026, will receive first consideration.
- Division
Access to Justice
- 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 of range: $114,482; starting salary may be greater based upon experience and education.
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Lead Deputy Clerk
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Clerk's Office
- Description
The Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeks a Lead Deputy Clerk.
- Posted Date
12/08/25
- Closing Date
This post will remain active until the position is filled.
- 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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Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk, Supreme Court Clerk’s Office
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeks a highly motivated individual to review and process case filings in compliance with Supreme Court rules.
- Posted Date
11/14/25
- 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
$71,132 per year, commensurate with experience
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Web Developer (2 vacancies)
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Court’s JMIS division is seeking a Web Developer.
- Posted Date
08/14/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by Friday, September 19, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
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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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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Administration
Executive Assistant to the Chief Circuit Judge
- Location
Bloomington, Illinois
- Office
11th Judicial Circuit
- Description
The 11th Judicial Circuit Court is accepting applications for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Circuit Judge.
- Posted Date
01/22/26
- Closing Date
Application materials must be received no later than Friday, February 13, 2026.
- 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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Lead Deputy Clerk
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Supreme Court Clerk's Office
- Description
The Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeks a Lead Deputy Clerk.
- Posted Date
12/08/25
- Closing Date
This post will remain active until the position is filled.
- 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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Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk, Supreme Court Clerk’s Office
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Description
Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeks a highly motivated individual to review and process case filings in compliance with Supreme Court rules.
- Posted Date
11/14/25
- 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
$71,132 per year, commensurate with experience
Learn More
Legal
Labor/Employment Attorney
- Location
This is a full-time position located in either Chicago, Springfield, or remotely within Illinois
- Description
The Labor/Employment Attorney serves as in-house legal counsel for the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. This position performs professional legal work and provides legal advice related to non-adjudicative judicial branch matters. This position represents chief circuit judges and circuit court clerks in labor relations matters (excluding the litigation phase), negotiates labor contracts, and provides legal counsel on labor and employment matters.
- Posted Date
1/26/26
- Closing Date
Applications must be received by no later than Monday, February 23, 2026.
- Division
Executive Division
- 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 .
- Salary
Commensurate with experience; minimum starting salary $91,844
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
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IT
Web Developer (2 vacancies)
- Location
Springfield, Illinois
- Office
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Description
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Court’s JMIS division is seeking a Web Developer.
- Posted Date
08/14/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by Friday, September 19, 2025, will be given first consideration.
- Division
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
ADA Title II Compliance Attorney
- Location
Chicago, Illinois
- Description
The Title II ADA Attorney serves as in-house legal counsel for the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
- Posted Date
12/09/25
- Closing Date
Applications received by Friday, January 23, 2026, will receive first consideration.
- Division
Access to Justice
- 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 of range: $114,482; starting salary may be greater based upon experience and education.
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Other
Court Security Officer
- Location
Ottawa, Illinois
- Office
Third Appellate District Court
- Description
Supreme Court Marshal’s Office is looking for a Court Security Officer located in Ottawa, Illinois.
- Posted Date
12/30/25
- Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Thursday, January 15, 2026, 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
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