The Kent County Courthouse and the Kent County Family Court buildings will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th to allow facilities extra time de-ice around the buildings. All remaining Kent County court locations will open at 10AM (with the exception of the 24-hr JP Court location which will remain open). New Castle County and Sussex County court locations will operate on their regular schedules.

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Career Opportunities

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

Non-Merit Job Postings

Non-Merit 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.

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Judicial Case Processor III #11212023-CCP/NCC/JCPIII Court of Common Pleas City of Wilmington $34,240 - $42,800 Until Filled PDFWord
Judicial Case Manager I #11302023-CCP/NCC/JCMI Court of Common Pleas City of Wilmington $36,435 - $45,544 Until Filled PDFWord
Judicial Case Processor III #01162025-CCP/KC/JCPIII Court of Common Pleas Kent County $34,240 - $42,800 Until Filled PDFWord
Judicial Case Manager I #091825-J72274-20200 Court of Chancery New Castle County $38,712 - $45,544 Until Filled online
Judicial Case Manager I #01062026-CCP/KC/JCMI Court of Common Pleas Kent County $36,435 - $45,544 Until Filled PDFWord
Drug and Specialty Court Coordinator #01132026-CCP/SC/DSCC Court of Common Pleas Sussex County $46,714 - $58,393 01/27/26 11:59PM PDFWord
Social Service Specialist III #012126-U65423-20800 Family Court New Castle County $41,193 - $48,463 01/28/26 11:59PM online
Director of Operations #011526-J65746-20800 Family Court New Castle County $72,057 - $84,773 01/29/26 11:59PM online
Electronic Court Reporter I #012226-U65402-20800 Family Court New Castle County $34,188 - $40,222 01/29/26 11:59PM online
Magistrate in Chancery #COC0112A26 Court of Chancery Statewide $146,509 02/02/26 11:59PM PDFWord
Investigative Services Officer #010226-J65446-20300 [2 vacancies] Superior Court New Castle County $46,643.75 - $54,875 02/03/26 11:59PM online
Court Security Officer II #011626-U65327-21300 Justice of the Peace Court New Castle County $38,052 - $42,672 02/04/26 11:59PM online
Judicial Case Processor I #011626-U72270-21300 Justice of the Peace Court New Castle County $33,243 02/04/26 11:59PM online
Judicial Case Manager I #012126-J72274-20300 [2 vacancies] Superior Court New Castle County $38,712.40 - $45,544 02/04/26 11:59PM online
Chief of Court Security/Constables #011426-J65328-21300 Justice of the Peace Court Sussex County $38,770 - $48,463 02/06/26 11:59PM online
Human Resource Advisor I #011426-J65736-21300 Justice of the Peace Court Statewide $41,255 - $51,569 02/06/26 11:59PM online

Merit Job Postings

Merit 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 online.

In-House Only Merit and Non-Merit Job Postings

In-House Only Judicial Branch 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.

Other Job Postings

Other Judicial Branch positions include casual/seasonal, contractual, and non‑permanent.

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Court Interpreter #AOC0724S24 Administrative Office of the Courts Sussex County $46,080 - $75,600 Until Filled PDFWord
C/S Service Desk Specialist #011426-MXAA09-21700 Judicial Information Center New Castle County $24 /hr 01/29/26 11:59PM online

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. Download the PDF version or the Word version of the Questionnaire for Nominees for Judicial Office.

Tobacco-Free Workplace

The Judicial Branch 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. This is pursuant to the Operating Procedures for the Delaware Judicial Branch; VIII. Personnel; 4. Tobacco-Free Workplace .