Senior Judicial Assistant

Summary This is a full-time position with the Chambers of a Justice at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Friday, 01/16/2026, 11:59 PM EDT Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 250 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date. Duties The Senior Judicial Assistant is responsible for advanced administrative and secretarial duties in support of the Justice including coordinating travel and logistics for external appearances, organizing and preparing event briefing materials for review, managing incoming requests and invitations, drafting correspondence and public remarks, scheduling and maintaining the Justice's calendar, liaising with internal Court offices, facilitating staff hiring and evaluations, and general senior office administration matters. Other duties may be required. Requirements Conditions of employment Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications) Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov Qualifications Five years of executive administrative experience required; direct support of a principal preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to establish and follow the priority of assignments and to produce quality work under time constraints essential. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to respond to requests on short notice and manage multiple tasks under stringent deadlines is essential. Flexibility to work extended hours is strongly preferred. Experience performing advanced research, and ability to analyze, organize and maintain the assembly of documents (including confidential documents) within established deadlines required. Must possess the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment. Supervisory experience preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required. Education Bachelor's degree required. Additional information Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.