Floating Senior Deputy Clerk – Supreme

Illinois Courts; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Courts in Illinois is seeking a Floating Senior Deputy Clerk – Supreme to support the Supreme Court Clerk's Office. The role focuses on reviewing and issuing certificates of admission, handling filings, scanning court documents, and coordinating special judicial events.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years in an office setting, strong Word/Excel skills, and excellent communication while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Three years of office experience required, preferably in a legal setting.
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and issuing certificates of admission.
• Assist with filing judicial financial disclosures statements.
• Scan court documents and organize special judicial events.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Word processing

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Data entry

Education

Associate's degree

Experience in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Floating Senior Deputy Clerk – Supreme | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts

• Closing Date
  Applications received by Monday, September 14, 2026, will receive first consideration
• Division
  Supreme Court Clerk's Office
• Benefits
  An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation options, as well as vacation, sick and personal leave. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
• Salary
  Minimum salary $47,436; salary at hire to be commensurate with experience

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeks a highly motivated individual for the reviewing and issuance of certificates of admission; assisting with the filing of judicial financial disclosures statements for the Illinois judiciary; scanning of court documents; and organization of special judicial events. Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage multiple priorities is required. Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Individual must be motivated, detail-oriented and possess excellent word processing skills. Possess strong interpersonal skills; ability to multitask, meet deadlines; manage interruptions, work independently, and maintain confidential information. Skill in the use of a computer keyboard to access and enter data into the case management system. Must possess excellent written/verbal communication, comprehension and organizational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

A minimum of three years of work experience in an office environment, preferably a legal setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. An associate’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Applications received by Monday, September 14, 2026, will receive first consideration.