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For the full vacancy announcement and application instructions, please visit: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs/chambers-manager-circuit-judge-veronica-s-rossman.
05/12/2025 to 05/23/2025
$75,035 - $107,167 per year
This job uses the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP) pay scale.
JS 10 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—hybrid.
Not required
No
Permanent - Full-time, At-Will, with a comprehensive federal benefits package available. Anticipated start date is on or before June 30, 2025.
Full-time - Monday to Friday; 8 AM to 5 PM
Excepted
11 - JSP-11, Full Performance Level
No
No
25JS05
836818700
This announcement will be open until filled. Applications reviewed as received.
Tenth Circuit Judge Veronica S. Rossman is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chambers Manager. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the overall operations of a highly collaborative, tech-savvy, and engaging judicial environment that values professionalism, integrity, and authenticity. The Chambers Manager role has three key components. First, the Chambers Manager serves as Judge Rossman's right hand and thought partner, delivering high-level, one-on-one executive assistance. Second, the Chambers Manager is responsible for the daily operations of Chambers, serving as the institutional advisor to a small staff of rotating law clerks and interns, and acting as the primary liaison to other Chambers, court units, and the public. Third, the Chambers Manager provides case-related assistance (depending on skill level) to ensure the efficient production of accurate work product.
The ideal candidate will have advanced organizational skills; the ability to communicate with precision and clarity in speech and writing, using a tone that is consistent with Judge Rossman's communication preferences; an attention to detail in all aspects of Chambers work; a willingness to take creative initiative, especially in using technology to develop workflow systems; the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all office and judicial matters; and good judgment, tact, a professional demeanor, and a strong work ethic.
Responsibilities
Executive Assistant Duties: Perform all case-related tracking; notify Judge Rossman of pending court-related deadlines; maintain Judge Rossman's calendar; assist with scheduling and project management; create weekly agendas to clarify action items and help prioritize critical work and strategic goals; administer Outlook by setting up email filters and sorting the inbox daily; arrange meetings; draft and manage correspondence; arrange travel; handle reimbursements.
Operations Duties: Handle phone calls; process mail; maintain Chambers inbox and calendar; organize Chambers files and electronic documents; administer leave requests; maintain Chambers operations manuals; coordinate the annual law clerk hiring season; assist with onboarding new staff; gather statistical data for court use; organize and manage weekly staff meetings; arrange Chambers social events; handle routine office matters like ordering supplies and addressing space and facilities concerns.
Case-related Duties: Perform quality control on judicial writings, including proofreading, formatting, and cite checking; provide general paralegal support, including organizing documents for oral argument preparation; and, depending on skill level, perform legal research.
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or actively seeking citizenship. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Employees of the U.S. Courts are "At-Will." Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Benefits package may be viewed at Benefits | Tenth Circuit | The United States Court of Appeals.
Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment, cover letter, and resume including three professional references.
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.
Submit cover letter, resume, and Application for Judicial Employment, as a single PDF attachment to HR@ca10.uscourts.gov - Reference 25JS05 in the subject line. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/836818700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.