Attorney, Supreme Court Clerk's Office

Overview

Supreme Court of Illinois

200 East Capitol Avenue

Springfield, IL 62701

Applicant may be required to submit additional material or complete job specific tests for the position.

POSITION : Attorney, Supreme Court Clerk's Office

DIVISION : Supreme Court Clerk's Office

LOCATION : Springfield, Illinois

BENEFITS : An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.

MINIMUM SALARY : $91,844 per year, commensurate with experience

DESCRIPTION : The Office of the Illinois Supreme Court Clerk is seeking applicants for the in-person position of Attorney, Supreme Court Clerk's Office in Springfield. This position provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Clerk of the Court and the Illinois Supreme Court. The Attorney, Supreme Court Clerk's Office requires a strong sense of professional decorum by a highly motivated and dedicated individual with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills who can communicate effectively with court staff, attorneys, pro se litigants, stakeholders, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prepare memoranda for attorney disciplinary matters
• Manage the registration of law firms in accordance with Illinois Supreme Court Rules
• Coordinate and supervise the biannual attorney admission ceremonies
• Supervise Clerk staff to ensure completion of assigned projects
• Utilize case management software and e-filing platforms
• Develop and implement office policies and procedures
• Compile and prepare statistical reports for the Clerk
• Oversee attorney admission matters

Essential Skills and Abilities

Experience and Education Requirements

At least three years of legal experience with judicial, administrative, and / or management experience preferred. Candidates must have strong information technology skills including proficiency with commonly used office software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Candidates must be graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association and licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Application

Interested individuals should submit a resume, letter of interest, professional writing sample, and a completed Judicial Branch Employment Application, via e-mail, to :

courtemployment@illinoiscourts.gov

Application materials must be received no later than November 3, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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