Delaware State Courts | Career Opportunities

The Delaware Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

As State fiscal concerns and revenue projections continue to be carefully monitored, the Judicial Branch is continuing an intensive hiring review for the filling of all vacancies. Applicants may apply for positions listed on this website; however, the actual filling of any vacancy is subject to final approval by the Chief Justice pursuant to Administrative Directive 180.
Effective January 1, 2013, the Judicial Branch adopted Administrative Directive 181 and is committed to providing a healthy and productive work environment for employees, clients, visitors, and others who come to the Delaware Courts. Therefore, the use of tobacco products is prohibited within the boundaries of all State workplaces including all buildings, facilities - indoor and outdoor spaces - and the surrounding grounds owned by the State.

NON-MERIT JOB POSTINGS

These Judicial Branch positions are exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System. Applicants must complete the required job application form and return it by following the instructions listed on the specific job announcement. The link under apply will take you to the application form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your application for your records.

Court /Agency	Position Title	Location	Salary	Note	Closing Date	Apply
Court of Chancery	Court Reporter - Real Time #AOC0401N13	New Castle County, City of Wilmington	$63,357 per year (Blanket Starting Salary) Pay Grade C11		5/23/2013	Apply Word\|PDF
Family Court	Executive Administrative Assistant #05142013-FC00ExecAssist	City of Wilmington	$29,384 - $36,730	Preferred Qualifications	5/23/2013	Apply Word\|PDF

MERIT JOB POSTINGS

These Judicial Branch positions are covered by the State of Delaware Merit System. Applicants must complete the State of Delaware job application form and return it by following the instructions listed on the specific job announcement. The link under apply will take you to the State of Delaware Employment Link (DEL) website so you may submit your application on line.

Court/ Agency	Position Title	Location	Salary	Note	Closing Date	Apply
Justice of the Peace Court	Court Security Officer II #051413-MBDE02-21500	New Castle County	$27,48 - $34,323		5/22/2013	Apply
Justice of the Peace Court	Judicial Case Processor I #051613-MAFC01-21300	City of Wilmington	$23,986 - $29m983	This posting opens and will be available on 5/18/2013	5/24/2013	Apply
Justice of the Peace Court	Court Security Officer II #051613-MDBE02-21300	Sussex County	$27,458 - $34,323	This posting opens and will be available on 5/18/2013	5/24/2013	Apply
Family Court	Mediation/Arbritration Officer #051713-MAFZ07-20800	Kent County	$33,638 - $42,047	This posting opens and will be available on 5/18/2013	5/24/2013	Apply
Family Court	Judicial Case Processing Supervisor #051713-MAFC06-20800	Kent County	$31,440 - $39,300	This posting opens and will be available on 5/18/2013	5/24/2013	Apply
Family Court	Judicial Case Processor I #051713-MAFC01-20800	New Castle County	$23,986 - $29,984	This posting opens and will be available on 5/18/2013	5/24/2013	Apply
Family Court	Judicial Case Manager I #051713-MAFC04-20800	Kent County	$29,384 - $36,730	This posting opens and will be available on 5/18/2013	5/24/2013	Apply

IN-HOUSE ONLY MERIT AND NON-MERIT JOB POSTINGS

These positions are promotional opportunities for current permanent employees in a position within the Delaware Judicial Branch and who have completed their initial probationary period. Only those employees may apply. The link under apply will take you to the appropriate application form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your application for your records.

Court/ Agency	Position Title	Location	Salary	Note	Closing Date	Apply
Court of Chancery	Judicial Case Manager I #AOC0502N13	City of Wilmington, New Castle County Courthouse	$29,384 - $36,730	Only current permanent employees in a position within the Court of Chancery who have completed their initial probationary period may apply.	5/20/2013	Apply Word\|PDF
Court of Chancery	Judicial Operations Manager #AOC0501N13	Kent County	$38,515 - $57,773	Only current permanent employees in a position within the Court of Chancery who have completed their initial probationary period may apply.	5/20/2013	Apply Word\|PDF

OTHER JOB POSTINGS

These positions include casual/seasonal, contractual, and non-permanent.

Court / Agency	Position Title	Location	Salary	Note	Closing Date	Apply
Office of the Child Advocate	Managing Attorney #AOC0503N13 (25 hours per week)	City of Wilmington	$30.00 - $36.00 per hour	Special Requirement	5/22/2013	Apply Word\|PDF

JUDICIAL OFFICER POSTINGS

The Questionnaire for Nominees for Judicial Office is to be used when the Judicial Nominating Commission provides public notice that judicial offices can be filled by appointment of the Governor.

Position Title and Location	Salary	Application Requirements	Closing Date / How to Apply
Completed Questionnaires for all Judicial Officer positions below must be sent to: Judicial Nominating Commission Andre G. Bouchard, Esquire, Chairman c/o Bouchard Margules & Friedlander, P.A. 222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the State of Delaware New Castle County	$173,949	The appointee must be a member of the Republican Party. The appointee must be a citizen of the State of Delaware, a resident of New Castle County and been actively engaged in the general practice of law in Delaware for at least five years.	Completed Questionnaires must be received no later than 12 noon, May 23, 2013, at the above-listed address.
Commissioner of the Family Court of the State of Delaware Kent County	$111,275	There are no political balance requirements. Any applicant must be a resident of the State of Delaware for at least five years immediately preceding appointment and reside in Kent County. Must be duly admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware.	Completed Questionnaires must be received no later than 12 noon, May 28, 2013, at the above-listed address.
Commissioner of the Court of Common Pleas Kent & Sussex County	$107,398	Appointee cannot be a Democrat due to a requirement of political balance. The appointee must be a resident of Kent or Sussex County and duly admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware.	Completed Questionnaires must be received no later than 12 noon, May 28, 2013, at the above-listed address.