What are the responsibilities and job description for the Courtroom Deputy position at U.S. Courts?
This position is located in the Operations Division of the Clerk's Office of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia. The Courtroom Deputy reports to the Courtroom Deputy Supervisor. The Courtroom Deputy will be assigned to an Article III Judge.
To qualify for the CL-26: The candidate must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience.
To qualify for the CL-27: The candidate must also possess a minimum of two years of specialized experience.
Specialized experience includes progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
Preferred Experience: Legal and/or court experience is highly preferred.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff to determine needs and maintain complete and accurate records and files.
Excellent organizational skills, the ability to respond to requests on short notice and the ability to manage multiple tasks and stringent deadlines are essential.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and other applications.
Situational telework may be available; however, this is not a full-time telework position.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications:
Required Specialized Experience:To qualify for the CL-26: The candidate must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience.
To qualify for the CL-27: The candidate must also possess a minimum of two years of specialized experience.
Specialized experience includes progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
Preferred Experience: Legal and/or court experience is highly preferred.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff to determine needs and maintain complete and accurate records and files.
Excellent organizational skills, the ability to respond to requests on short notice and the ability to manage multiple tasks and stringent deadlines are essential.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and other applications.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will have daily contact with the staff of the Clerk's Office, the public, and the bar and will perform a full range of duties.Situational telework may be available; however, this is not a full-time telework position.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Update and maintain control records of cases assigned to the Judge.
- Examine all electronic filings in an action assigned to the Judge to determine if they conform to the rules of practice.
- Maintain the Judge's calendar and regulate the movement of cases by setting or resetting dates and times for hearings on motions, pretrial hearings and trials. Notify counsel accordingly and follow cases through until conclusion.
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of calendars and prepare special reports for the Judge on the status of cases assigned to the Judge.
- Review information relating to pending cases to ensure that all records and reference materials are available for use by the Judge and counsel.
- Communicate daily with Judges, judicial staff, the United States Marshal, members of the bar, jurors, and the general public.
- Attend court sessions and conferences. Assist with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of all necessary participants, and managing exhibits. Take notes of proceedings and rulings and prepare minute entries. Draft judgments for the Judge's approval.
- Act as a liaison between the Clerk's Office, the bar, and the Judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Serve as a primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case processes.
- Serve as additional support to other areas of the Operations Division, as needed and assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary : $60,266
