Courtroom Clerk

Duties

The Courtroom Clerk will be expected to perform the following duties in a timely and competent manner, exercise sound and professional judgment, work independently and cooperatively, and communicate in a clear and courteous manner.

• Provides accurate case information and assistance in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Manages courtroom operations to ensure that appropriate personnel and parties are present for proceedings and that the courtroom is ready prior to calling the judge into the courtroom; calls the courtroom to order as needed.
• Administers oaths to jurors, witnesses, and interpreters; takes notes and generates necessary paperwork in accordance with the rulings of the courts; inputs data as needed to ensure complete and accurate court records.
• Assists in the jury selection process, to include roll call of all jurors, recording number of strikes taken by each attorney, maintaining a list of all jurors selected, and communicating with the Juror Office, as required.
• Submits requests and ensures the presence of language access interpreters and court reporters as needed.
• Accurately maintains the official court record of court proceedings in a timely manner; prepares minutes, and records appearances of court participants.
• Receives, marks, maintains records and temporarily assumes custody of evidence and exhibits until returned to filer.
• Enters case dispositions, judgments, postponements, fines, and costs ordered by the judge into the court’s case management system.
• Prepares judicial orders, bench warrants, commitments, judgments, notices and other legal documents and forms as required, directed, or pursuant to the court’s ruling and provides copies to parties in compliance with the business processes and standard operating procedures.
• Acts as a primary liaison to the assigned judicial officer for purposes of conducting proceedings, provides technical assistance and serves as an administrative resource in the courtroom.
• Participates in training to ensure professional development and competency to provide services in all case types; assists in cross-training co-workers as needed or directed.
• Provides coverage for courtrooms and calendars in other divisions and offices as needed.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.
• Background and security investigation are required.

To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree)
4. List of three (3) professional references

All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  This is not a federal position.
  
  The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
  
  Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:
  
  http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.asp
  
  The DC Courts leave policy is as follows:
  
  Annual Leave: New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.
  
  Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.

  In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as a commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  1. Resume
  2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
  3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or diploma)
  4. List of three (3) professional references

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

  Agency contact information

  A. Butler-Lambert

  Phone

  202-879-0496

  Email

  jobs@dcsc.gov

  Address

  District of Columbia Courts
  500 Indiana Avenue, NW
  Washington, District of Columbia 20001
  United States

  Next steps

  Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.