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The Office of State Public Defender (OSPD) will be created as an independent office within the judicial branch on January 1, 2027. The 2025 FAIR Act, Public Act 104-0300, created the Office to provide for an effective public defense system throughout the State of Illinois. OSPD is charged with implementing uniform standards for trial-level public defense; systematically evaluating local needs and capacity; offering specialized support to local jurisdictions (i.e., investigation, mitigation, and expert witness assistance); and establishing clear and equitable procedures for distributing the Public Defender Fund, among other duties to ensure consistent, equitable, and high-quality defense services.
The Chief of Staff is an executive-level position responsible for ensuring efficient and effective operations of the Office of State Public Defender (OSPD). The Chief of Staff directs the senior management team under the general supervision of the State Public Defender and works with considerable independence, exercising professional judgment.
To apply for this job please visit www.ilosps.gov.
