Court Name/Organization Illinois Central Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for a Legal Assistant in the Springfield office, supporting the Assistant Federal Public Defenders and staff. The Legal Assistant provides legal secretarial and administrative support services and plays a key role in the smooth operation of all office functions. Location Springfield, IL Opening and Closing Dates 05/18/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP Grade 6 - JSP Grade 8 Salary $45,409 - $72,644 Link to Court Careers Information https://ilc.fd.org/employment Link to Job Announcement