Job Details for Case Administrator
| Court Name/Organization | Illinois Central District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for Case Administrator, reporting directly to the Divisional Manager, in Peoria, IL. We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our team in supporting the clerk’s office and chambers. This position is very fast paced with multiple duties and responsibilities. |
| Location | Peoria, IL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/10/2026 - 02/27/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CPS 24 - CPS 25 |
| Salary | $44,701 - $80,255 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | http://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 2026-03 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
- Sort, classify and file case records and monitor proper access to records. Perform quality control on attorney-docketed entries. Review filed documents to determine conformity and take appropriate action and follow up with rules, practices and filing requirements.
- Inform filers of required fees. Receive payments and issue receipts. Secure funds in cash register and balance cash drawer at the end of the day. Process credit card payments.
- Scan, copy, file, pick-up, sort and process incoming mail.
- Answer and route incoming calls. Operate a variety office equipment. Assist the public in the use of computerized databases. Provide basic case information to the public, bar and the court.
- Prepare case files and docket initial opening of events.
- Receive and stamp incoming documents. Process emails from electronic filers.
- Assist and provide support for jurors during trials.
- Will provide back-up courtroom deputy duties and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A minimum high school graduation or equivalent and one year of specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the CL 23 grade level. Specialized clerical or administrative experience commonly encountered in law firms, legal offices, financial institutions, educational facilities, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
- Education above the high school level may not be substituted for specialized experience because administrative court support positions require hands-on experience to be credited as specialized experience.
Employee Benefits
Federal benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Optional health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance, and health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
Miscellaneous
- Sort, classify and file case records and monitor proper access to records. Perform quality control on attorney-docketed entries. Review filed documents to determine conformity and take appropriate action and follow up with rules, practices and filing requirements.
- Inform filers of required fees. Receive payments and issue receipts. Secure funds in cash register and balance cash drawer at the end of the day. Process credit card payments.
- Scan, copy, file, pick-up, sort and process incoming mail.
- Answer and route incoming calls. Operate a variety office equipment. Assist the public in the use of computerized databases. Provide basic case information to the public, bar and the court.
- Prepare case files and docket initial opening of events.
- Receive and stamp incoming documents. Process emails from electronic filers.
- Assist and provide support for jurors during trials.
- Will provide back-up courtroom deputy duties and other duties as assigned.
Application Info
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, a resume, and an Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78).
Application packets should be emailed in one pdf attachment to keely_sprague@ilcd.uscourts.gov. by the close of business on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.