The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has a position open for a Paralegal/Judicial Administrator with executive assistant and office management experience to work for a Circuit Judge in Atlanta, Georgia. The Judicial Administrator/Paralegal is directly responsible for assisting a federal circuit court judge with an extensive variety of case-related and professional administrative tasks, as well as overseeing the management of the judge's chambers.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has a position open for a Paralegal/Judicial Administrator with executive assistant and office management experience to work for a Circuit Judge in Atlanta, Georgia. The Judicial Administrator/Paralegal is directly responsible for assisting a federal circuit court judge with an extensive variety of case-related and professional administrative tasks, as well as overseeing the management of the judge's chambers.
Citizens of the United States of America and those eligible to work in the United States of America can apply to this posting. A Sensitive Background Check is required.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Paralegal/Judicial Administrator's duties include but are not limited to: Preparing reports and formal case-related documents using various computer applications and the Internet, managing and organizing financial data, screening telephone calls, managing the judge's schedule, making travel arrangements and preparing travel reimbursements, and serving as liaison to all other court support units on behalf of the judge.
The Paralegal/Judicial Administrator performs administrative duties with the Court of Appeals which require the highest level of quality. Must be able to communicate professionally with a wide-ranging constituency that includes federal judges, court personnel, attorneys, and members of the community. Must possess the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all office and judicial matters; work independently as needed; simultaneously manage multiple projects; have exceptional organizational skills; and have a strong sense of personal and professional integrity. Must be able to interact cooperatively with other staff and court personnel and be willing to engage in the entire work of the judge's chambers. Professional demeanor and flexibility are essential. Must be able to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative on a daily basis. Ability to learn various court administrative processes. Superior knowledge of English grammar and ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing). Must have excellent personal computer skills and a desire to engage technology. Skill in using a variety of computer applications (such as Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat) as well as internet use and research skills is essential. Must be proficient in finalizing documents from handwritten edits.
Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the federal government. The selected candidate will be subject to a background check and subsequent favorable suitability determination as a condition of employment. It is the policy of this court that all new personnel are hired for a twelve-month initial probationary period, at the end of which time their work and progress will be evaluated. All court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Employees of the United States Circuit Court are considered "At-Will" employees, and, as such, may be terminated with or without cause. The Office of Personnel Management civil service position classification standards and appeal procedures do not apply to federal court employees. This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated based on the application materials submitted.
Please refer to the "How to Apply" section.
A cover letter addressed to Cheryl Vessels, Assistant Circuit Executive for Human Resources, addressing qualifications and relevant experience with a resume outlining employment history and education should be e-mailed in one single PDF attachment to human_resources@ca11.uscourts.gov. Please indicate Paralegal/Judicial Administrator in the subject line. Preference given to applications received by June 14, 2024.
An evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. The most qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
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