Clarification from the agency

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.

• Manage judge's caseload, including calendaring, monitoring deadlines, filings, and timely responses to orders.
• Keep judge and staff informed of case progress.
• Schedule court proceedings, court reporters, and interpreters.
• Coordinate with jury administrator for upcoming trials and need for jurors.
• Assist in jury selection and maintain jury selection and attendance records.
• Perform case administration duties, including docketing and quality control review of electronic filings.
• Draft orders and judgments and process same.
• Review cases and reports for necessary action.
• Take notes of proceedings and prepare minutes.
• Record court proceedings.
• Serve as liaison between the Clerk's office, bar, public, and Court.
• Assist with naturalization ceremonies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct. The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are "At-Will" and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of specialized experience such as 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.

• Candidates must demonstrate exceptional computer skills; a demonstrated ability to thoroughly research and solve problems; ability to reason through, analyze, and interpret written communications; ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments; superior oral and written communications skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; personal integrity and exceptional judgment; and a professional demeanor and appearance appropriate in a Court environment.
• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline appropriate to the position.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have courtroom administrative experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.