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Court Guide, Illinois Court Help – Spanish Speaking

  • Description
    We share a vision of a community free from bias, systemic unfairness, and oppression, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Court Guide, Illinois Court Help – Spanish Speaking is a professional position that is integral to the day-to-day operations of the Illinois Court Help service. This program helps ensure fair and full access to Illinois courts for all court users via a call center using multiple modes of communication, including a telephone hotline, text messaging, email, and web messaging. Work is performed with considerable independence and with wide latitude for professional judgement under the general supervision of the Supervising Senior Program Manager, Illinois Court Help, Access to Justice Division.
  • Posted Date
    05/17/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Access to Justice Division
  • Benefits
    An attractive Judicial Branch benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, pension plan, life insurance and deferred compensation.
  • Salary
    Starting at $45,003; salary at time of hire commensurate with experience
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Operations Supervisor – Wednesday to Saturday, 2 PM to 12 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision to Operations Specialists working within the Electronic Monitoring Unit. Operations supervisors assign work such as enrollment of new defendants, monitor current defendants, resolving alerts, installing and retrieving equipment and completing criminal history investigations. The Operations Supervisor works under the general supervision of a Deputy Electronic Monitoring Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations, Centralized Operations Section. The required working hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $66,416; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Specialist – Sunday to Wednesday, 10 PM to 8AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Specialist is an advanced pretrial position within the Centralized Operations Section. This position oversees electronic monitoring of pretrial defendants and conducts criminal history investigations. The Operations Specialist works under the general direction of a supervisor within the Division of Pretrial Operations. The required working hours for this position are Sunday to Wednesday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Supervisor – Sunday to Wednesday, 2 PM to 12 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision to Operations Specialists working within the Electronic Monitoring Unit. Operations supervisors assign work such as enrollment of new defendants, monitor current defendants, resolving alerts, installing and retrieving equipment and completing criminal history investigations. The Operations Supervisor works under the general supervision of a Deputy Electronic Monitoring Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations, Centralized Operations Section. The required working hours for this position are Sunday to Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $66,416; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Supervisor – Wednesday to Saturday, 10 PM to 8 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision to Operations Specialists working within the Electronic Monitoring Unit. Operations supervisors assign work such as enrollment of new defendants, monitor current defendants, resolving alerts, installing and retrieving equipment and completing criminal history investigations. The Operations Supervisor works under the general supervision of a Deputy Electronic Monitoring Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations, Centralized Operations Section. The required working hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $66,416; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Specialist – Wednesday to Saturday, 2 PM to 12 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Specialist is an advanced pretrial position within the Centralized Operations Section. This position oversees electronic monitoring of pretrial defendants and conducts criminal history investigations. The Operations Specialist works under the general direction of a supervisor within the Division of Pretrial Operations. The required working hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Supervisor – Sunday to Wednesday, 10 PM to 8 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision to Operations Specialists working within the Electronic Monitoring Unit. Operations supervisors assign work such as enrollment of new defendants, monitor current defendants, resolving alerts, installing and retrieving equipment and completing criminal history investigations. The Operations Supervisor works under the general supervision of a Deputy Electronic Monitoring Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations, Centralized Operations Section. The required working hours for this position are Sunday to Wednesday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $66,416; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Specialist – Sunday to Wednesday, 2 PM to 12 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Specialist is an advanced pretrial position within the Centralized Operations Section. This position oversees electronic monitoring of pretrial defendants and conducts criminal history investigations. The Operations Specialist works under the general direction of a supervisor within the Division of Pretrial Operations. The required working hours for this position are Sunday to Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Specialist – Wednesday to Saturday, 10 PM to 8 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Specialist is an advanced pretrial position within the Centralized Operations Section. This position oversees electronic monitoring of pretrial defendants and conducts criminal history investigations. The Operations Specialist works under the general direction of a supervisor within the Division of Pretrial Operations. The required working hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Pretrial Services Officer – Marion County

  • Location
    Marion County
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports for the local court. This position will also be responsible for the community supervision of those defendants released by the local court on pretrial release supervision.
  • Posted Date
    05/15/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 12, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $45,003; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Fiscal Analyst

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Description
    The Fiscal Analyst performs detailed analytical and financial work involving various programs and documents for the judicial branch. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fiscal Manager and is reviewed through daily interaction, meetings, and project reports.
  • Posted Date
    05/08/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Wednesday, May 31, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Administrative Services Division - Springfield
  • Benefits
    An attractive Judicial Branch benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, pension plan, life insurance and deferred compensation.
  • Salary
    $58,221 per year
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Electronic Monitoring Chief

  • Location
    Springfield, IL (hybrid remote)
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Electronic Monitoring Chief provides direct oversight to the Electronic Monitoring program within the Division of Pretrial Operations, which is primarily responsible for promptly notifying designated OSPS staff members and criminal justice system partners of defendant compliance with the OSPS electronic monitoring program. The Electronic Monitoring Chief will work under the general supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director of the Centralized Operations Section.
  • Posted Date
    05/05/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 19, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    $77,990 to $105,000; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Supervising Senior Program Manager, Illinois Court Help

  • Location
    Chicago
  • Description
    We share a vision of a community free from bias, systemic unfairness, and oppression, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Supervising Senior Program Manager, Illinois Court Help is a supervisory, professional position responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Illinois Court Help program, including supervising a team of 10 court guides. This program helps ensure fair and full access to Illinois courts for all court users via a technology platform using multiple modes of communication, including a telephone hotline, text messaging, email, and web messaging. Work is performed with considerable independence and with wide latitude for professional judgement under the general supervision of the Deputy Director, Access to Justice Division.
  • Posted Date
    05/05/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by Friday, May 26, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Access to Justice Division
  • Benefits
    An attractive Judicial Branch benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, pension plan, life insurance and deferred compensation.
  • Salary
    Starting at $85,755; salary at time of hire commensurate with experience
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Director, Human Resources

  • Location
    Chicago or Springfield, Illinois
  • Description
    The Director of Human Resources will provide strategic leadership and direction for all facets of human resources management. They will manage the various component activities of Illinois Judicial Branch Human Resources operations, ensuring that all HR programs and initiatives are integrated and effective in supporting the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
  • Posted Date
    05/03/23
  • Closing Date
    Applications must be received by Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
  • Division
    Human Resources
  • 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
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $120,551; salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
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General Counsel

  • Location
    Springfield IL or Chicago IL
  • Description
    The General Counsel is a senior level position responsible for advising the Office’s Director, Chief of Staff, Deputy Directors and Section Chiefs on legal issues related to pretrial matters and criminal procedure. The General Counsel interprets state and federal law under the general supervision of the Chief of Staff and works with considerable independence, exercising professional judgment.
  • Posted Date
    05/02/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 12, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Director’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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $95,318; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Mandatory Arbitration Coordinator

  • Location
    Chicago
  • Description
    The Mandatory Arbitration Coordinator supports the Mandatory Arbitration Administrator (Cook) with all operational needs of the program daily and assists judges in the courtroom assigned to manage alternative dispute resolution calendars as needed. This position works under the direct supervision of the Mandatory Arbitration Administrator (Cook) and as needed by the presiding/supervising judges assigned to the program and the chief circuit judge. Please note, this is a full-time in-person position and does not allow for remote work.
  • Posted Date
    04/25/23
  • Closing Date
    Applicant's information must be received no later than Friday, May 12, 2023.
  • Division
    Circuit Court of Cook County, Mandatory Arbitration
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Starting at $45,003 per year
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Appellate Court Research Attorney

  • Location
    Chicago
  • Description
    The First District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s Legal Research Division is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate and criminal law for the position of Appellate Court Research Attorney. As valued members of the First District, the Appellate Court Research Attorneys provide necessary and crucial assistance to the justices of the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court. Responsibilities in general include researching and analyzing applicable law and preparing draft orders, and other legal documents in matters before the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court.
  • Posted Date
    04/10/23
  • Closing Date
    05/15/23
  • Division
    First District, Illinois Appellate Court
  • Benefits
    The Judicial Branch offers an attractive benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation, and generous leave time.
  • Salary
    $71,737
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Court Operations Assistant 3

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Description
    The Court Operations Assistant 3 performs administrative and analytical support duties for program staff.
  • Posted Date
    03/29/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, April 14, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Court Services Division, Springfield
  • 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.
  • Salary
    $37,252
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Appellate Court Research Attorney

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Description
    The Fourth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate law for the position of Appellate Court Research Attorney. A Fourth District Research Attorney provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Justices of the Fourth District Appellate Court.
  • Posted Date
    03/27/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 30, 2023, will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Fourth District Appellate Court
  • 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.
  • Salary
    $71,737 per year
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Court Services Training Specialist

  • Location
    Springfield or Chicago
  • Description
    The Court Services Training Specialist develops and manages educational curriculum and course design, planning, and delivery for Illinois circuit court clerks, deputy clerks, and associated court stakeholders on recordkeeping, reporting, technology, and other requirements impacting the office of the circuit court clerk.
  • Posted Date
    03/16/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled; however, candidates submitting complete application packages by April 17, 2023, will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Court Services Division
  • Benefits
    Judicial Branch benefits package offered, including, pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leave; and the ability to earn compensatory time.
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $66,416; Salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
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Program Coordinator

  • Location
    Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
  • Description
    The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College (Judicial College) was established January 1, 2016, by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court to provide comprehensive continuing education to Illinois judges and judicial branch justice partners including, adult, juvenile and detention officers, circuit court clerks and deputy clerks, trial court administrators, Guardians ad Litem appointed by the Court in abuse and neglect matters, and legal and administrative judicial branch staff. The Judicial College is comprised of six Standing Committees and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The Judicial College Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is comprised of four Units – Learning & Development, eLearning & Technology, Professional Development and Operations. The Division ensures execution of the goals, purpose, projects and priorities of the Judicial College.
  • Posted Date
    02/10/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled.
  • Division
    Learning and Development Unit, AOIC Judicial College 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $58,221; salary commensurate with experience
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Technology Services Manager

  • Location
    Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
  • Description
    The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College (Judicial College) was established January 1, 2016, by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court to provide comprehensive continuing education to Illinois judges and judicial branch justice partners including, adult, juvenile and detention officers, circuit court clerks and deputy clerks, trial court administrators, Guardians ad Litem appointed by the Court in abuse and neglect matters, and legal and administrative judicial branch staff. The Judicial College is comprised of six Standing Committees and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The Judicial College Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is comprised of four Units – Learning & Development, eLearning & Technology, Professional Development and Operations. The Division ensures execution of the goals, purpose, projects and priorities of the Judicial College.
  • Posted Date
    02/10/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $85,575; salary commensurate with experience
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Associate Deputy Director, Professional Development

  • Location
    Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
  • Description
    The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College (Judicial College) was established January 1, 2016, by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court to provide comprehensive continuing education to Illinois judges and judicial branch justice partners including, adult, juvenile and detention officers, circuit court clerks and deputy clerks, trial court administrators, Guardians ad Litem appointed by the Court in abuse and neglect matters, and legal and administrative judicial branch staff. The Judicial College is comprised of six Standing Committees and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The Judicial College Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is comprised of four Units – Learning & Development, eLearning & Technology, Professional Development and Operations. The Division ensures execution of the goals, purpose, projects and priorities of the Judicial College.
  • Posted Date
    02/10/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled.
  • Division
    Professional Development Unit, AOIC Judicial College 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $95,318; salary commensurate with experience
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Learning and Development Manager

  • Location
    Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
  • Description
    The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College (Judicial College) was established January 1, 2016, by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court to provide comprehensive continuing education to Illinois judges and judicial branch justice partners including, adult, juvenile and detention officers, circuit court clerks and deputy clerks, trial court administrators, Guardians ad Litem appointed by the Court in abuse and neglect matters, and legal and administrative judicial branch staff. The Judicial College is comprised of six Standing Committees and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The Judicial College Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is comprised of four Units – Learning & Development, eLearning & Technology, Professional Development and Operations. The Division ensures execution of the goals, purpose, projects and priorities of the Judicial College.
  • Posted Date
    02/10/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $77,990; salary commensurate with experience
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Field Services Coordinator

  • Location
    Springfield or Chicago
  • Description
    The Field Services Coordinator provides state oversight to county probation and court services departments and juvenile detention facilities, in specific Illinois circuits, as well as, ensuring the implementation and sustainability of community correctional evidence-based practices and programming, Administrative Office standards, statutory mandates, and federal law. Work is performed with considerable independence and with latitude for professional judgment under the general supervision of the Field Services Manager.
  • Posted Date
    03/01/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, March 24, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Probation Services Division – Springfield or Chicago
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum Salary $66,416., salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
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Computer A/V Engineer

  • Location
    Chicago (downtown)
  • Description
    The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts' (AOIC) Judicial Management Information Services Division (JMIS) is seeking a Computer A/V Engineer to provide computer hardware, software, and audio / visual technical support to judges, court officials and court employees. The position will be based in the City of Chicago but will require frequent travel throughout Cook county and the state, including to the Springfield AOIC office.
  • Posted Date
    12/19/22
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled.
  • Division
    Judicial Management Information Services
  • Benefits
    Judicial Branch benefits package offered, including, pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leave, remote work
  • Salary
    Starting at $61,886 per year or commensurate with experience.
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Computer A/V Engineer

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts' (AOIC) Judicial Management Information Services Division (JMIS) is seeking a Computer A/V Engineer to provide computer hardware, software, and audio / visual technical support to judges, court officials and court employees. The position will be based out of Springfield, IL, but will require frequent travel throughout the state, including to the Springfield AOIC office.
  • Posted Date
    12/19/22
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled.
  • Division
    Judicial Management Information Services
  • Benefits
    Judicial Branch benefits package offered, including, pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leave, remote work
  • Salary
    Starting at $61,886 per year or commensurate with experience.
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Court Operations Assistant

  • Location
    Chicago
  • Office
    First District Appellate Court
  • Description
    The Court Operations Assistant position performs court operation duties including photocopying and proofreading of court related documents for the First District Appellate Court Administrative Support Unit. As needed, this position also maintains a presence in the Appellate Court courtroom during oral arguments. Supervision is received from the Court Operations Manager and work is reviewed on the basis of observation and reports.
  • Posted Date
    10/06/22
  • Closing Date
    Applicant's information must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022.
  • Division
    Administrative Support
  • 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.
  • Salary
    $31,653 per year
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Pretrial Educator

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision.
  • Posted Date
    04/27/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 10, 2023 will be given first consideration
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Performance Management
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Statewide Pretrial

Operations Supervisor – Wednesday to Saturday, 2 PM to 12 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision to Operations Specialists working within the Electronic Monitoring Unit. Operations supervisors assign work such as enrollment of new defendants, monitor current defendants, resolving alerts, installing and retrieving equipment and completing criminal history investigations. The Operations Supervisor works under the general supervision of a Deputy Electronic Monitoring Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations, Centralized Operations Section. The required working hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $66,416; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Specialist – Sunday to Wednesday, 10 PM to 8AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Specialist is an advanced pretrial position within the Centralized Operations Section. This position oversees electronic monitoring of pretrial defendants and conducts criminal history investigations. The Operations Specialist works under the general direction of a supervisor within the Division of Pretrial Operations. The required working hours for this position are Sunday to Wednesday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Supervisor – Sunday to Wednesday, 2 PM to 12 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision to Operations Specialists working within the Electronic Monitoring Unit. Operations supervisors assign work such as enrollment of new defendants, monitor current defendants, resolving alerts, installing and retrieving equipment and completing criminal history investigations. The Operations Supervisor works under the general supervision of a Deputy Electronic Monitoring Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations, Centralized Operations Section. The required working hours for this position are Sunday to Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $66,416; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Supervisor – Wednesday to Saturday, 10 PM to 8 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision to Operations Specialists working within the Electronic Monitoring Unit. Operations supervisors assign work such as enrollment of new defendants, monitor current defendants, resolving alerts, installing and retrieving equipment and completing criminal history investigations. The Operations Supervisor works under the general supervision of a Deputy Electronic Monitoring Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations, Centralized Operations Section. The required working hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $66,416; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Specialist – Wednesday to Saturday, 2 PM to 12 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Specialist is an advanced pretrial position within the Centralized Operations Section. This position oversees electronic monitoring of pretrial defendants and conducts criminal history investigations. The Operations Specialist works under the general direction of a supervisor within the Division of Pretrial Operations. The required working hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Supervisor – Sunday to Wednesday, 10 PM to 8 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision to Operations Specialists working within the Electronic Monitoring Unit. Operations supervisors assign work such as enrollment of new defendants, monitor current defendants, resolving alerts, installing and retrieving equipment and completing criminal history investigations. The Operations Supervisor works under the general supervision of a Deputy Electronic Monitoring Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations, Centralized Operations Section. The required working hours for this position are Sunday to Wednesday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $66,416; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Specialist – Sunday to Wednesday, 2 PM to 12 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Specialist is an advanced pretrial position within the Centralized Operations Section. This position oversees electronic monitoring of pretrial defendants and conducts criminal history investigations. The Operations Specialist works under the general direction of a supervisor within the Division of Pretrial Operations. The required working hours for this position are Sunday to Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Operations Specialist – Wednesday to Saturday, 10 PM to 8 AM

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Operations Specialist is an advanced pretrial position within the Centralized Operations Section. This position oversees electronic monitoring of pretrial defendants and conducts criminal history investigations. The Operations Specialist works under the general direction of a supervisor within the Division of Pretrial Operations. The required working hours for this position are Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • Posted Date
    05/24/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Pretrial Services Officer – Marion County

  • Location
    Marion County
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision. The Pretrial Services Officer has two primary responsibilities which include the interviewing of detained pretrial defendants, accurately scoring pretrial release assessments, and preparation of pretrial release reports for the local court. This position will also be responsible for the community supervision of those defendants released by the local court on pretrial release supervision.
  • Posted Date
    05/15/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 12, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $45,003; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Electronic Monitoring Chief

  • Location
    Springfield, IL (hybrid remote)
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Electronic Monitoring Chief provides direct oversight to the Electronic Monitoring program within the Division of Pretrial Operations, which is primarily responsible for promptly notifying designated OSPS staff members and criminal justice system partners of defendant compliance with the OSPS electronic monitoring program. The Electronic Monitoring Chief will work under the general supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director of the Centralized Operations Section.
  • Posted Date
    05/05/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 19, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Division of Pretrial Operations
  • 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.
  • Salary
    $77,990 to $105,000; starting salary commensurate with experience
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General Counsel

  • Location
    Springfield IL or Chicago IL
  • Description
    The General Counsel is a senior level position responsible for advising the Office’s Director, Chief of Staff, Deputy Directors and Section Chiefs on legal issues related to pretrial matters and criminal procedure. The General Counsel interprets state and federal law under the general supervision of the Chief of Staff and works with considerable independence, exercising professional judgment.
  • Posted Date
    05/02/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 12, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Director’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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $95,318; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Pretrial Educator

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision.
  • Posted Date
    04/27/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 10, 2023 will be given first consideration
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Performance Management
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $58,221; starting salary commensurate with experience
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Probation

Field Services Coordinator

  • Location
    Springfield or Chicago
  • Description
    The Field Services Coordinator provides state oversight to county probation and court services departments and juvenile detention facilities, in specific Illinois circuits, as well as, ensuring the implementation and sustainability of community correctional evidence-based practices and programming, Administrative Office standards, statutory mandates, and federal law. Work is performed with considerable independence and with latitude for professional judgment under the general supervision of the Field Services Manager.
  • Posted Date
    03/01/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, March 24, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Probation Services Division – Springfield or Chicago
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum Salary $66,416., salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
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Administration

Director, Human Resources

  • Location
    Chicago or Springfield, Illinois
  • Description
    The Director of Human Resources will provide strategic leadership and direction for all facets of human resources management. They will manage the various component activities of Illinois Judicial Branch Human Resources operations, ensuring that all HR programs and initiatives are integrated and effective in supporting the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
  • Posted Date
    05/03/23
  • Closing Date
    Applications must be received by Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
  • Division
    Human Resources
  • 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
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $120,551; salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
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Mandatory Arbitration Coordinator

  • Location
    Chicago
  • Description
    The Mandatory Arbitration Coordinator supports the Mandatory Arbitration Administrator (Cook) with all operational needs of the program daily and assists judges in the courtroom assigned to manage alternative dispute resolution calendars as needed. This position works under the direct supervision of the Mandatory Arbitration Administrator (Cook) and as needed by the presiding/supervising judges assigned to the program and the chief circuit judge. Please note, this is a full-time in-person position and does not allow for remote work.
  • Posted Date
    04/25/23
  • Closing Date
    Applicant's information must be received no later than Friday, May 12, 2023.
  • Division
    Circuit Court of Cook County, Mandatory Arbitration
  • 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.
  • Salary
    Starting at $45,003 per year
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Court Operations Assistant 3

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Description
    The Court Operations Assistant 3 performs administrative and analytical support duties for program staff.
  • Posted Date
    03/29/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Friday, April 14, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Court Services Division, Springfield
  • 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.
  • Salary
    $37,252
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Court Services Training Specialist

  • Location
    Springfield or Chicago
  • Description
    The Court Services Training Specialist develops and manages educational curriculum and course design, planning, and delivery for Illinois circuit court clerks, deputy clerks, and associated court stakeholders on recordkeeping, reporting, technology, and other requirements impacting the office of the circuit court clerk.
  • Posted Date
    03/16/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled; however, candidates submitting complete application packages by April 17, 2023, will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Court Services Division
  • Benefits
    Judicial Branch benefits package offered, including, pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leave; and the ability to earn compensatory time.
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $66,416; Salary at time of hire to be commensurate with experience
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Court Operations Assistant

  • Location
    Chicago
  • Office
    First District Appellate Court
  • Description
    The Court Operations Assistant position performs court operation duties including photocopying and proofreading of court related documents for the First District Appellate Court Administrative Support Unit. As needed, this position also maintains a presence in the Appellate Court courtroom during oral arguments. Supervision is received from the Court Operations Manager and work is reviewed on the basis of observation and reports.
  • Posted Date
    10/06/22
  • Closing Date
    Applicant's information must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022.
  • Division
    Administrative Support
  • 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.
  • Salary
    $31,653 per year
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Legal

Appellate Court Research Attorney

  • Location
    Chicago
  • Description
    The First District of the Illinois Appellate Court’s Legal Research Division is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate and criminal law for the position of Appellate Court Research Attorney. As valued members of the First District, the Appellate Court Research Attorneys provide necessary and crucial assistance to the justices of the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court. Responsibilities in general include researching and analyzing applicable law and preparing draft orders, and other legal documents in matters before the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court.
  • Posted Date
    04/10/23
  • Closing Date
    05/15/23
  • Division
    First District, Illinois Appellate Court
  • Benefits
    The Judicial Branch offers an attractive benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation, and generous leave time.
  • Salary
    $71,737
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Appellate Court Research Attorney

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Description
    The Fourth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate law for the position of Appellate Court Research Attorney. A Fourth District Research Attorney provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Justices of the Fourth District Appellate Court.
  • Posted Date
    03/27/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by March 30, 2023, will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Fourth District Appellate Court
  • 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.
  • Salary
    $71,737 per year
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Judicial College

Program Coordinator

  • Location
    Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
  • Description
    The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College (Judicial College) was established January 1, 2016, by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court to provide comprehensive continuing education to Illinois judges and judicial branch justice partners including, adult, juvenile and detention officers, circuit court clerks and deputy clerks, trial court administrators, Guardians ad Litem appointed by the Court in abuse and neglect matters, and legal and administrative judicial branch staff. The Judicial College is comprised of six Standing Committees and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The Judicial College Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is comprised of four Units – Learning & Development, eLearning & Technology, Professional Development and Operations. The Division ensures execution of the goals, purpose, projects and priorities of the Judicial College.
  • Posted Date
    02/10/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled.
  • Division
    Learning and Development Unit, AOIC Judicial College 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $58,221; salary commensurate with experience
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Technology Services Manager

  • Location
    Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
  • Description
    The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College (Judicial College) was established January 1, 2016, by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court to provide comprehensive continuing education to Illinois judges and judicial branch justice partners including, adult, juvenile and detention officers, circuit court clerks and deputy clerks, trial court administrators, Guardians ad Litem appointed by the Court in abuse and neglect matters, and legal and administrative judicial branch staff. The Judicial College is comprised of six Standing Committees and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The Judicial College Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is comprised of four Units – Learning & Development, eLearning & Technology, Professional Development and Operations. The Division ensures execution of the goals, purpose, projects and priorities of the Judicial College.
  • Posted Date
    02/10/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $85,575; salary commensurate with experience
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Associate Deputy Director, Professional Development

  • Location
    Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
  • Description
    The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College (Judicial College) was established January 1, 2016, by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court to provide comprehensive continuing education to Illinois judges and judicial branch justice partners including, adult, juvenile and detention officers, circuit court clerks and deputy clerks, trial court administrators, Guardians ad Litem appointed by the Court in abuse and neglect matters, and legal and administrative judicial branch staff. The Judicial College is comprised of six Standing Committees and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The Judicial College Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is comprised of four Units – Learning & Development, eLearning & Technology, Professional Development and Operations. The Division ensures execution of the goals, purpose, projects and priorities of the Judicial College.
  • Posted Date
    02/10/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled.
  • Division
    Professional Development Unit, AOIC Judicial College 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum salary $95,318; salary commensurate with experience
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Learning and Development Manager

  • Location
    Hybrid (Remote/In Person) Chicago or Springfield AOIC Office
  • Description
    The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College (Judicial College) was established January 1, 2016, by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court to provide comprehensive continuing education to Illinois judges and judicial branch justice partners including, adult, juvenile and detention officers, circuit court clerks and deputy clerks, trial court administrators, Guardians ad Litem appointed by the Court in abuse and neglect matters, and legal and administrative judicial branch staff. The Judicial College is comprised of six Standing Committees and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The Judicial College Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is comprised of four Units – Learning & Development, eLearning & Technology, Professional Development and Operations. The Division ensures execution of the goals, purpose, projects and priorities of the Judicial College.
  • Posted Date
    02/10/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until 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.
  • Salary
    Minimum $77,990; salary commensurate with experience
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Fiscal

Fiscal Analyst

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Description
    The Fiscal Analyst performs detailed analytical and financial work involving various programs and documents for the judicial branch. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fiscal Manager and is reviewed through daily interaction, meetings, and project reports.
  • Posted Date
    05/08/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Wednesday, May 31, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Administrative Services Division - Springfield
  • Benefits
    An attractive Judicial Branch benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, pension plan, life insurance and deferred compensation.
  • Salary
    $58,221 per year
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IT

Computer A/V Engineer

  • Location
    Chicago (downtown)
  • Description
    The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts' (AOIC) Judicial Management Information Services Division (JMIS) is seeking a Computer A/V Engineer to provide computer hardware, software, and audio / visual technical support to judges, court officials and court employees. The position will be based in the City of Chicago but will require frequent travel throughout Cook county and the state, including to the Springfield AOIC office.
  • Posted Date
    12/19/22
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled.
  • Division
    Judicial Management Information Services
  • Benefits
    Judicial Branch benefits package offered, including, pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leave, remote work
  • Salary
    Starting at $61,886 per year or commensurate with experience.
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Computer A/V Engineer

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts' (AOIC) Judicial Management Information Services Division (JMIS) is seeking a Computer A/V Engineer to provide computer hardware, software, and audio / visual technical support to judges, court officials and court employees. The position will be based out of Springfield, IL, but will require frequent travel throughout the state, including to the Springfield AOIC office.
  • Posted Date
    12/19/22
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled.
  • Division
    Judicial Management Information Services
  • Benefits
    Judicial Branch benefits package offered, including, pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leave, remote work
  • Salary
    Starting at $61,886 per year or commensurate with experience.
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Access to Justice

Court Guide, Illinois Court Help – Spanish Speaking

  • Description
    We share a vision of a community free from bias, systemic unfairness, and oppression, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Court Guide, Illinois Court Help – Spanish Speaking is a professional position that is integral to the day-to-day operations of the Illinois Court Help service. This program helps ensure fair and full access to Illinois courts for all court users via a call center using multiple modes of communication, including a telephone hotline, text messaging, email, and web messaging. Work is performed with considerable independence and with wide latitude for professional judgement under the general supervision of the Supervising Senior Program Manager, Illinois Court Help, Access to Justice Division.
  • Posted Date
    05/17/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by June 2, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Access to Justice Division
  • Benefits
    An attractive Judicial Branch benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, pension plan, life insurance and deferred compensation.
  • Salary
    Starting at $45,003; salary at time of hire commensurate with experience
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Supervising Senior Program Manager, Illinois Court Help

  • Location
    Chicago
  • Description
    We share a vision of a community free from bias, systemic unfairness, and oppression, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Supervising Senior Program Manager, Illinois Court Help is a supervisory, professional position responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Illinois Court Help program, including supervising a team of 10 court guides. This program helps ensure fair and full access to Illinois courts for all court users via a technology platform using multiple modes of communication, including a telephone hotline, text messaging, email, and web messaging. Work is performed with considerable independence and with wide latitude for professional judgement under the general supervision of the Deputy Director, Access to Justice Division.
  • Posted Date
    05/05/23
  • Closing Date
    This position will remain open until filled. However, those persons submitting materials by Friday, May 26, 2023 will be given first consideration.
  • Division
    Access to Justice Division
  • Benefits
    An attractive Judicial Branch benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, pension plan, life insurance and deferred compensation.
  • Salary
    Starting at $85,755; salary at time of hire commensurate with experience
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