• Oversee the daily chambers operations.
• Manage the judge's caseload, including calendaring, monitoring deadlines, filings, and timely responses to orders.
• Keep judge and staff informed of case progress.
• Maintain the judge's schedule, coordinate meetings and conferences, and make travel arrangements.
• 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 and process orders and judgments.
• Review cases and reports for necessary action.
• Take notes of proceedings and prepare minutes.
• Record court proceedings.
• Receive, screen, and refer telephone and in-person callers.
• Answer general inquiries from knowledge of judge's activities and office operations.
• Screen and route mail.
• Serve as liaison between the Clerk's office, bar, public, and Court.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• 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

Required 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. A juris doctor is also preferred but not required.
• 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.

We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.