Courtroom Deputy
Company
Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located in the Operations Division of the Clerk's Office of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia. The Courtroom Deputy reports to the Courtroom Deputy Supervisor. The Courtroom Deputy will be assigned to an Article III Judge.
Learn more about this agencyRequirements
Conditions of Employment
United States citizenship is required for consideration for this position.
Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Employees of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.
Employees are required to use the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Final candidates will undergo a background check.
Selection will be made consistent with the provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan adopted by the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia.
Qualifications
To qualify for the CL-26: The candidate must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience.
To qualify for the CL-27: The candidate must also possess a minimum of two years of specialized experience.
Specialized experience includes 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 Experience: Legal and/or court experience is highly preferred.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff to determine needs and maintain complete and accurate records and files.
Excellent organizational skills, the ability to respond to requests on short notice and the ability to manage multiple tasks and stringent deadlines are essential.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and other applications.
Education
The successful candidate must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field closely related to the subject matter of the position. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience, because operation court support positions require hands-on experience to be credited as specialized experience.
Additional information
Full-time employees of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia are eligible for a full range of benefits to include:
- A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after fifteen years
- Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year
- Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS)
- Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), the Flexible Benefits Program, the Commuter Benefit Program, and SmartBenefits (mass transit subsidy up to $315 per month)
- Employee Recognition Program, budget permitting
- Tuition Assistance, budget permitting
- Workers' Compensation Program
- On-site physical fitness facility
- Flexible work schedule
- Federal Occupational Health Services Program (FOH)/ On-site Health Unit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Work Life Services
- Virtual Learning through the Judiciary Online University
- Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees
- Priority enrollment for children beginning at three months of age until kindergarten of all employees of the United States Courts in the Thurgood Marshall Child Development Center (TMCDC)
Date Posted
06/07/2024
Views
2
Similar Jobs
Program Management Professional - Lockheed Martin
Views in the last 30 days - 0
Washington state applicants only Nonrepresented fulltime employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off PTO to be used for incidental
View DetailsDeputy Clerk for Administrative Services - Judicial Branch - U.S. Tax Court
Views in the last 30 days - 0
View DetailsShip Disposal Program Manager (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees) - Department of Transportation - Maritime Administration
Views in the last 30 days - 0
View DetailsSupvy Attorney-Adviser (General Counsel) - Department of Justice - Offices, Boards and Divisions
Views in the last 30 days - 0
View DetailsHealth Application Services Program Officer (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory - Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Views in the last 30 days - 0
View DetailsTrial Attorney - Department of Justice - Offices, Boards and Divisions
Views in the last 30 days - 0
View Details