The Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge position in the Eastern Division in Chicago. This prestigious role comes with significant responsibilities, a highly competitive annual salary of $227,608 and after 14 years of service and reaching age 65, a retiring Magistrate Judge receives an annuity equal to their salary at retirement.
A qualified applicant must:
- Have at least five years of active law practice and be a member in good standing for five years in an eligible jurisdiction;
- Be qualified for all office duties; demonstrate strong moral character, commitment to justice, emotional stability, maturity, good health, patience, courtesy and sound judgment;
- Be under 70 years old;
- Not be related to a district court judge; and
- Follow financial disclosure rules per the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the Northern District’s website by 5:00 p.m. on September 26, 2025. For more information and a list of mandatory attachments click here.