The Delaware State Courts will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours and Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 6AM – 12AM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

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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.


Position Title Court/Agency Location Salary Closing Date Apply
Judicial Case Processor III #11212023-CCP/NCC/JCPIII Court of Common Pleas City of Wilmington $33,569 - $41,961 Until Filled
Judicial Case Manager I #11302023-CCP/NCC/JCMI Court of Common Pleas City of Wilmington $35,721 - $44,651 Until Filled
Court Interpreter #092324-J65108-21700 Administrative Office of the Courts City of Wilmington $48,734 - $60,917 Until Filled
Judicial Case Processor III #01162025-CCP/KC/JCPIII Court of Common Pleas Kent County $33,569 - $41,961 Until Filled
Paralegal I (Paralegal I) #010725-J65450-20100 Supreme Court City of Wilmington $35,721 - $37,953 01/21/25 11:59PM
Judicial Operations Manager #011325-J72278-20800 Family Court New Castle County $48,660 - $57,248 01/21/25 11:59PM
Judicial Case Processor I #011425-U72273-20800 Family Court Sussex County $31,499 - $37,058 01/21/25 11:59PM
Social Service Specialist III #011425-U65423-20800 Family Court New Castle County $40,386 - $47,513 01/21/25 11:59PM
Fiscal Associate II #010225-U65507-20800 Family Court New Castle County $37,953 - $44,651 01/23/25 11:59PM
Family Court Intake Services Supervisor #011625-J65700-20800 Family Court New Castle County $55,098 - $64,822 01/23/25 11:59PM
Social Service Specialist III #011625-U65423-20800 Family Court Sussex County $40,386 - $47,513 01/23/25 11:59PM
Mediation/Arbitration Officer #011025-U65460-20800 Family Court Sussex County $42,974 - $50,558 01/24/25 11:59PM
Court Security Officer II #122624-U65327-21300 Justice of the Peace Court Kent County $37,024 01/28/25 11:59PM
Judicial Case Manager I (Judicial Case Manager I) #011325-J72274-20200 Court of Chancery City of Wilmington $35,721 - $44,651 01/28/25 11:59PM
Judicial Case Processor I #011525-U72270-21300 [2 vacancies] Justice of the Peace Court Kent County $32,516 01/30/25 11:59PM
Judicial Case Manager I #011525-J72274-20301 Superior Court Sussex County $37,953.35 - $44,651 01/30/25 11:59PM
Human Resources Manager I #010725-J65704-20200 Court of Chancery City of Wilmington $66,489 - $83,111 01/30/25 11:59PM
Fiscal Advisor I #011625-J65541-20300 Superior Court Kent County $40,386.05 - $47,513 01/31/25 11:59PM
Judicial Case Manager I #011625-J72274-20301 Superior Court Kent County $37,953.35 - $44,651 01/31/25 11:59PM
Judicial Case Manager I (Judicial Case Manager I) #011825-J72274-20200 Court of Chancery Sussex County $35,721 - $44,651 01/31/25 11:59PM
Electronic Court Reporter I #011625-U65404-20300 [2 vacancies] Superior Court Sussex County $33,518.05 - $39,433 02/16/25 11:59PM
Electronic Court Reporter I #011625-U65404-20301 Superior Court Kent County $33,518.05 - $39,433 02/16/25 11:59PM
Judicial Case Manager I - II #011625-J72274-20300 Superior Court New Castle County $37,953.35 - $47,513 02/16/25 11:59PM

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 on line.

Currently, there are no job postings. Please check back.



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.

Currently, there are no job postings. Please check back.



Other Job Postings

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


Position Title Court/Agency Location Salary Closing Date Apply
Court Interpreter #AOC0724S24 Administrative Office of the Courts Sussex County $46,080 - $75,600 Until Filled
Data Management Analyst III #091624-MXAA09-21800 Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission New Castle County $22 - $24.50 /hr Until Filled
JUDICIAL CASE PROCESSOR #SC1017N24 Superior Court City of Wilmington $18 /hr Until Filled
Mental Health Consultant #AOC1015N24 Administrative Office of the Courts City of Wilmington $81.25 /hr Until Filled
Administrative Assistant #122624-MXAA09-21700 Administrative Office of the Courts New Castle County $23 /hr Until Filled
Social Service Specialist III #011625-XDDO53-20801 Family Court Sussex County $20.71 01/23/25 11:59PM
Information Security Specialist #011725-MXAA09-21700 Judicial Information Center New Castle County $30 /hr 01/31/25 11:59PM

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 Court/Agency Salary Closing Date Apply
President Judge Superior Court $222,490 01/30/25 12:00PM
Judge [2 vacancies] Superior Court $211,358 01/30/25 12:00PM
Judge Family Court $211,358 01/30/25 12:00PM
Judge Court of Common Pleas $198,619 01/30/25 12:00PM
Commissioner Superior Court $139,532 01/30/25 12:00PM
Commissioner Family Court $139,532 01/30/25 12:00PM
Commissioner Court of Common Pleas $133,496 01/30/25 12:00PM
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.