Clerk of Court

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is seeking a Clerk of Court in Buffalo or Rochester, New York

Salary $198,684 - $238,944

Overview

Based on qualifications and experience

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is accepting applications for a full-time Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court is appointed by the judges of the Western District of New York. This is a high-level management position which functions under the direction of the Chief Judge of the Court. The Clerk of Court is responsible for managing the administrative activities of the Clerk’s Office and overseeing the performance of the statutory duties of the office.

Representative Duties

• Consulting with and making recommendations to the judges regarding court policies and procedures;
• Directing staff responsible for the processing of civil and criminal cases, the issuance of process and the maintenance of official records in the custody of the court;
• Managing the jury operations of the court and making recommendations as required to improve juror utilization;
• Directing through subordinate staff the court’s financial service function including purchasing, juror payments, and accounting functions;
• Working with members of the bar and the public to improve the delivery of court services;
• Working with various governmental agencies on a variety of issues necessary to court activities such as data processing, fiscal, and personnel;
• Hiring and assigning personnel as well as designing and managing training programs;
• Preparing and managing the annual budget;
• Conducting special studies as directed and preparing statistical and narrative reports; and
• Managing staff responsible for automation and information technology services, statistical analysis and reporting requirements, inventory control, and human resources management

Qualification Requirements

General: A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public service or business which provides a thorough understanding of organizational, procedural and human aspects in managing an organization.

Management Responsibility: At least three of the 10 years of experience must have been in a position of substantial management responsibility.

Practice of Law: An attorney who is in the active practice of law in either the public or private sector may substitute said active practice on a year-for-year basis for the management or administrative experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills

• Management experience in the federal government, a federal or state court system or court administrative office is strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and analytical skills
• A demonstrated ability to lead with vision
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to apply sound judgment especially in crisis situations, problem solve, and act with integrity
• Ability to foster effective working relationships with judges, court staff, other federal entities, and the public
• A performance history that clearly reflects skills and demonstrated experience in managing an annual budget
• Completion of a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and thorough knowledge of both federal civil and criminal rules of procedure and familiarity with the Local Rules of the Court is preferred.

Background Investigation

This is a sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an Office of Personnel Management background check and a favorable suitability determination

Benefits

Thirteen days of vacation for the first three years, which increases with tenure. Thirteen days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays. Choice of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans, with optional dental, vision, and flexible spending account program. Federal Employees Retirement System and employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k). On-site fitness center.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Position Available: March 2, 2026

To Apply, Please Visit The Link Below For Instructions

www.nywd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities