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Courtroom Deputy

Judicial Branch
U.S. Courts
United States District Court, Western District of New York

Summary

The Courtroom Deputy Clerk is the "face" of the court to much of the public and attorneys who practice in the Court and helps create positive public impressions about the Judiciary. To learn more about career opportunities in the Judiciary, CLICK HERE to view a brief video.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$56,857 - $101,535 per year

Based on qualifications and experience.

Pay scale & grade
CL 26 - 27
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-16
Control number
891891700

Duties

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  • 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 and process orders and judgments.
  • 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.

Requirements

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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.

Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills
  • 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional information

Organizational Relationship: This position is assigned to the Office of the Clerk and directly supports a United States Magistrate Judge.

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is an Equal 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.

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.

U.S. Courts

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is seeking a Courtroom Deputy to support a United States Magistrate Judge.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Email
applications@nywd.uscourts.gov
Address
US District Court, Western District of New York
2 Niagara Square
Buffalo, NY 14202
US

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https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities

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