Information about benefits is available at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
The U.S. Courts of the District of Columbia Circuit offer alternative dispute resolution services in selected matters to enable parties in litigation to resolve their cases. This position provides administrative and case management support to the Chief Circuit Mediator, Circuit Mediators, and volunteer mediators. This position is ideal for individuals considering law school, attending law school part-time, or interested in alternative dispute resolution.
The U.S. Courts of the District of Columbia Circuit offer alternative dispute resolution services in selected matters to enable parties in litigation to resolve their cases. This position provides administrative and case management support to the Chief Circuit Mediator, Circuit Mediators, and volunteer mediators. This position is ideal for individuals considering law school, attending law school part-time, or interested in alternative dispute resolution.
Depending on qualifications.
Duties and Responsibilities include case management; data inputting, analysis, and management; preparing communications to lawyers and mediators; preparing reports; assisting with video conferencing; preparing and maintaining electronic and paper files; conducting internet research; scheduling and maintaining multiple calendars; coordinating with IT and other court units; and event management and receptionist duties.
Candidates must show experience that demonstrates:
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and the ability to work in a busy office.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Information about benefits is available at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on their application and an interview.
Information about benefits is available at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
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.
Email a cover letter and detailed resume as a single PDF attachment (Attn: Human Resources) to VacancyAdministrativeSpecialist@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-26-06) in the subject line.
Candidates may be asked to complete two short writing tests.
This position is open until filled. First cutoff date for review of applications is June 5, 2026.
Only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted. Interviews will begin immediately. Due to the large volume of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.
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