This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/654857700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Under the general direction of the Trial Clerk Supervisor, the Trial Clerk serves as a confidential assistant to judges of the U.S. Tax Court during trials and hearings. The Court has national jurisdiction and conducts trial sessions in-person at its main courthouse in Washington, D.C., and in 73 other cities throughout the United States. The Court also conducts some trials and hearings remotely on Zoomgov.
Learn more about this agency05/17/2022 to 09/08/2022
$50,643 - $97,430 per year
Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, experience, duty station location, and availability of funds.
GS 7 - 11
Many vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent - At-Will
Full-time
Excepted
11 - GS-0901-11
No
No
22-03
654857700
U.S. Citizens and Nationals Only. Washington, D.C., and other locations within the contiguous U.S. near a major airport may be considered.
Trial Clerks are expected to exercise initiative and resourcefulness, to demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, to have high ethical standards, and to exhibit excellent professional written and verbal communication skills. This is a great position for you if you embrace new challenges, are eager to spend time in the courtroom, and are just as comfortable with solo travel as you are with hosting a virtual meeting.
Responsibilities
Trial clerks are responsible for providing judicial support related to trials and hearings including:
To qualify for the position of Trial Clerk, applicants MUST submit proof that they have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND that they meet at least one of the following criteria based on (1) class standing or (2) grade-point average, or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society.
1. To qualify based on class standing, applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. To qualify based on grade-point average, applicants must have a grade-point average of:
3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum.
3. Applicants may also qualify based on election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. See the Association of College Honor Societies for a list of qualifying honor societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.
THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION
The United States Tax Court is an equal opportunity employer.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Ratings will be based on an evaluation of applicant's experience as related to the duties of this position and the Special Rating Factors listed above. The resume/application package must provide detailed information showing the extent to which the Special Rating Factors are satisfied. If you fail to provide the information as required, your application will not be evaluated beyond the basic screening process. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, the Court will then evaluate your application package to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
1. A resume highlighting relevant knowledge and experience;
2. A supplemental written statement, not to exceed two pages, which provides a brief description of your Special Rating Factors;
3. College transcripts; and
4. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, if you are or have been a Federal government employee.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED.
For questions, call the Office of Human Resources at (202) 521-4700.
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.
Application materials are due by 5:00 PM (ET) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement and must be submitted electronically in Adobe Acrobat PDF format to humanresources@ustaxcourt.gov.
NOTE: AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, with or without prior written or other notice.
Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/654857700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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