<p>OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE</p> <p>Third Judicial Circuit Court Madison County, Illinois</p> <p>Christopher Threlkeld</p> <p>Chief Judge</p> <p>EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</p> <p>Job Title: Judicial Assistant</p> <p>Department: Madison County Circuit Court</p> <p>Starting Salary: $27.72/HR Grade 11</p> <p>Hours of Work: Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.</p> <p>Qualifications: An associate degree, 60 hours of college credit, or two years' experience working closely with the court system. Madison County, IL residency requirements must be met within 6 months of hire.</p> <p>Duties: Perform a variety of judicial assignments for the Circuit Court including assisting in the courtroom for dockets and jury trials, typing orders and correspondence, creating forms, maintaining judges' calendars and caseload management.</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide assistance to Judges, attorneys, jurors and public for court proceedings, dockets, and jury trials</p> </li><li> <p>Open court by announcing the greeting and making certain those entering courtroom are dressed consistent with court rules and the demeanor of everyone within the courtroom is consistent with the wishes of the presiding judge</p> </li><li> <p>Proficient in researching cases using Clericus Magnus</p> </li><li> <p>Must abstain from public comment about any pending or impending proceeding as required by Supreme Court Rule 63</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain all electronic equipment needed for courtroom hearings and trials</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for keeping jurors segregated from general population during trials</p> </li><li> <p>Provide deliberating jurors with meals and lodging, if needed</p> </li><li> <p>Keep judges' calendar and remain knowledgeable in judges' caseload</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with juror orientation and juror selection</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain order in the courtroom and call on court security when needed</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate with judge and clerk to ensure court files and dockets are ready for hearings and trials</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate with judges and jail to insure prisoners are ready for appearances and prepare necessary paperwork</p> </li><li> <p>Answer telephone and respond to inquiries using available resources</p> </li><li> <p>Take messages for judges and schedule appointments</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in training of new Judicial Assistants</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above, including cross-training with other Judicial Assistants</p> </li></ul> <p>This position is covered under the AFSCME Union contract and supervision is provided by the Chief Judge and Trial Court Administrator.</p> <p>This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Closing Date: April 20, 2026 or Until Filled</p> <p>If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to:</p> <p>Ryan M. Anderson at rmanderson@madisoncountyil.gov or by mail to Ryan M. Anderson, 155 N. Main Street, Suite 406, Edwardsville, IL 62025</p> <p>Visit http://www.co.madison.il.us/jobs for paper application and full posting.</p> <p>Internal Candidates should apply via Self-Service -> Company Information -> Job Opportunities</p>