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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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Court Reporter-Real Time #040826-J65401-20200 Court of Chancery New Castle County $76,746.08 Until Filled online
Judicial Case Processor I #051426-J72270-20200 Court of Chancery New Castle County $32,129.15 - $37,799 Until Filled online
Judicial Case Manager I #050726-J72274-20300 [2 vacancies] Superior Court Sussex County $38,712.40 - $45,544 05/22/26 11:59PM online
Director of Operations #051526-J65746-20800 Family Court Kent County $67,716 - $79,666 05/22/26 11:59PM online
Training and Education Specialist III #050826-J65741-21800 Office of the Child Advocate Statewide $57,286 - $71,765 05/25/26 11:59PM online
Deputy Director of Operations #050726-J65743-20800 Family Court New Castle County $59,804 - $70,358 05/28/26 11:59PM online
Judicial Case Processor I #051126-U72270-21300 Justice of the Peace Court Sussex County $33,243 05/28/26 11:59PM online
Law Clerk #FC Law Clerk 05072026 [19 vacancies] Family Court Statewide $61,833 09/14/26 4:00PM PDFWord

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
Judicial Case Processor I #051526-XAFC11-20800 Family Court New Castle County $16.47 05/22/26 11:59PM online
Court Security Officer I #051826-XBDE11-20800 Family Court New Castle County $17.53 05/26/26 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.

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Commissioner Family Court $146,509 06/10/26 12:00PM PDFWord

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 .