Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy

Position: Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy

Classification Level: CL 26

Salary Range: $61,432-$99,821

(Total compensation w/ employer paid benefits approximate range: $104,187-$169,296)

Location: Riverside, California

Opening Date: December 4, 2024

Closing Date: December 18, 2024

Tour of Duty: Full-Time

Number of Positions: One

Vacancy Number: 24-51

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Central District of California is recruiting for a Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy in the Eastern Division. This position reports to the Deputy-in-Charge in the Eastern Division. The Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy is assigned to support a United States Magistrate Judge serving as the judge’s primary liaison with the Clerk’s Office, attorneys, parties, federal agencies, law enforcement and providing necessary courtroom coverage and case management. This position is located in Riverside at the George E. Brown, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse. This position offers limited telework opportunities. Travel to the Western Division (in Los Angeles) for training will be required. Occasional travel to divisional offices may also be necessary.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Manage and monitor the Magistrate Judge’s caseload and court calendars.

·Attend court proceedings, call court to order, administer oaths and swear in witnesses.

·Assist with the orderly flow of proceedings that include, but is not limited to, setting up the courtroom, conducting and troubleshooting court hearings by video and telephone, using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, CourtSmart and other telephonic technology, assuring presence of all necessary parties, and assist with the selection of juries and managing exhibits.

·Compose substance of minute orders; prepare verdict forms, judgments and other court forms.

·Perform duties associated with criminal duty including preparing bonds and release orders, reviewing bonds and supporting documents to ensure bond conditions have been satisfied.

·Participate in the arraignment of defendants and provide other courtroom assistance, as necessary.

·Reviews the quality of electronic filings made by outside users, ensuring that entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and take other appropriate corrective action as needed.

·Makes summary entries of documents and proceedings on the docket. Prepares and transmits to appropriate parties such items as: notices, judgments and orders.

·Acts as a liaison between the judge and other Clerk’s Office staff, Probation and Pretrial Services, the bar, the United States Marshal Service, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Federal Public Defender’s Office, other government agencies, and pro se litigants to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently.

·Performs data quality control on attorney docketed entries of all documents and proceedings; performs docket functions in the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system; checks ECF ready folders; and assists in ensuring all automated entries are appropriately linked for proper case management.

· Assists in the accurate statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office.

· Provide relief coverage as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

·Candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent. A college degree is strongly preferred. Paralegal experience is highly desirable.

·Courtroom deputy clerk experience is highly desirable.

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible office administrative experience, including the use of legal terminology, and the application of a body of rules, regulations, directions or laws to various situations.

·Possess excellent customer service and time management skills.

·Possess skill in paying attention to detail.

·Possess exceptional organizational skills.

·A Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy must be able to communicate thoughts with confidence, clarity, conciseness, and tact. The position requires excellent English written and verbal skills including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

·Possess the ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments effectively and rapidly.

·Capability to learn a wide range of duties and tasks of several types of positions.

·The successful candidate must be a team player and exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity, and display always, and to all persons, a courteous, professional, and cooperative attitude.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with a variety of individuals and agencies.

Due to the critical nature of case management and calendaring, a Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy must maintain a flexible work schedule and demonstrate a history of dependability. The position requires the ability to work 8 hours, 5 days a week, with the capacity to work additional hours, as necessary.

Skill in the use of computers and various computer programs such as Microsoft Office products is required.

BENEFITS:

In addition to salary, the federal government’s benefits equate to no less than 33% of an employee’s total compensation (see Total Compensation sample below). Federal employees are entitled to federal benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance and flexible spending accounts. Participation in a defined benefit plan the Federal Employees Retirement System-Further Revised Annuity Employee (FERS-FRAE), and up to 5% matching contributions on retirement savings through the Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent). Generous accrual of paid time vacation and sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year. Paid parental leave after meeting eligibility requirements. Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program on eligible student loans. Commuter subsidies for public transportation to and from work. Extensive online training options and in-person training and professional conferences, funds permitting.

Employer Provided Benefits - Total Compensation Approximation Sample (For Illustration Purposes Only)

Sample Annual Salary

$ 60,000.00

Retirement Benefits

$ 17,760.00

Health/Life Insurance & Commuter Reimbursement

$ 15,494.00

Paid Time-Off (Holidays & Accrued Leave)

$ 8,538.00

Total Compensation

$101,792.00

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands of the job involves lifting boxes, shifting exhibits and court records that require a person to perform moderate to semi heavy physical activity; requires trouble shooting courtroom equipment; ability to stoop, bend, pull and push carts or portable luggage carriers to deliver voluminous documents to the judge’s chambers weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without accommodation; ability to sit in court at a computer terminal during court hearings entering information into the databases, sitting from two to three hours at a time. Work is performed in an office setting or a courtroom on a daily basis overseeing the general clerical duties.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident with authorization to work in the United States who is currently seeking U.S. citizenship or intending to become a U.S. citizen immediately after meeting the eligibility requirements. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate is required to undergo an FBI background check. The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for employees. The United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office requires employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for

Applications should be submitted electronically to Apply_CACD@cacd.uscourts.gov. Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, and the email should reference the vacancy number. Complete applications include the following:

1.Cover Letter – Address how your background, skills, and experience meet the qualifications listed.

2.Resume – Include key career accomplishments.

3.An application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (AO78) (please visit the Court’s website at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/employment to download the AO78 application form).

4. Applicants must submit a narrative statement addressing each factor listed below or the application will be rejected. Each factor should be addressed separately and include a description of the demonstrated experience that is directly related to the duties, responsibilities, and supplemental factors for this position.

a. Describe your progressive responsible clerical or administrative experience which demonstrates your knowledge of legal procedure and/or legal pleadings.

b. Describe your abilities and work experiences to professionally represent the court verbally and in writing.

c. Describe your work-related experience in managing multiple priorities and a high volume of work.

d. What significant contributions have you made to your current or most recent employer in the past twelve months?

Due to the volume of applications received, the Court will communicate only with those individuals who will be interviewed. Expenses associated with interviews or relocation will not be reimbursed. Applicants scheduled to interview should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation will be necessary to interview.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.

The Federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,432.00 - $99,821.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,432 - $99,821