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Administrative Specialist

Judicial Branch
U.S. Courts
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

Summary

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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/12/2026 to 07/06/2026
Salary
$56,478 - $101,109 per year

Depending on qualifications.

Pay scale & grade
CL 25 - 26
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
USCA-26-06
Control number
869008300

Duties

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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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
  • The successful candidate is also subject to a background check and will be considered a provisional employee pending a favorable suitability determination.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct and are subject to strict confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates must show experience that demonstrates:

  • strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills;
  • ability to exercise independent judgment, multi-task, work well under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude;
  • trustworthiness, discretion, attention to detail, and flexibility;
  • excellent oral and written communication skills, including careful proofreading;
  • ability to interact effectively and appropriately with mediators, attorneys, litigants, and the public;
  • high proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel), SharePoint, Power BI, Microsoft Forms, Teams, and Zoom;
  • skill and accuracy in database management, data entry, and performing numerical calculations;
  • strong interest in learning about the federal judiciary and dispute resolution; and
  • the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of productivity and professionalism.

Education

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and the ability to work in a busy office.

Additional information

  • Employees of the federal courts are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "at will" and may be terminated with or without good cause by the Court.
  • The selected candidate will serve a one-year probationary period.
The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

U.S. Courts

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Email
VacancyAdministrativeSpecialist@cadc.uscourts.gov
Address
US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
US

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