Clerk of Court
Job Description
Summary
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York is seeking a highly qualified, full-time professional to serve as the Clerk of Court. This is an executive-level management position, responsible for operational and administrative management of the Court.
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Conditions of Employment
Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments and are considered at-will employees. The initial appointment to this position is provisional pending the successful completion of the required ten-year background investigation and subsequent favorable suitability determination, and every five years thereafter will be subject to re-investigation. Direct deposit is required for payment of compensation for employees. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanently eligible to work in the United States.
The Court requires employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available at https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/judiciary-policies/code-conduct/code-conduct-judicial-employees.
The Clerk of Court is required to adhere to the Court's Employment Dispute Resolution Plan (EDR Plan), which is available at https://www.nyeb.uscourts.gov/sites/nyeb/files/EDR_Plan.pdf.
The United States Bankruptcy Court reserves the right to amend the conditions of this position announcement or to withdraw the announcement at any time without prior written or other notice.
Qualifications
- This position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public service or business and a thorough understanding of managing a complex organization.
- Three (3) of the ten years must be in a position requiring substantial management responsibility. Substantial management responsibility is defined as high-level administrative experience that provides a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural, and human aspects of managing an organization. Such experience typically includes financial management, space and facilities management, oversight of the information technology and human resources functions and long and short-range workforce management planning.
- All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanently eligible to work in the United States.
- Federal or state court experience is highly desirable. Bankruptcy court experience, including operations and administration, is preferred.
- A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in government, law, public, business, or judicial administration or a related field is strongly encouraged.
- A performance history that demonstrates proven skills in managing limited resources against multiple demands; strong organizational, prioritizing, problem solving and conflict resolution skills; and solid oral and written communication skills are essential.
- The ability to successfully lead with vision, sustain a high level of organizational excellence, articulate management priorities, foster strong and effective working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven record of leadership and accomplishments.
- Excellent judgment and proven problem-solving abilities, which include demonstrated ability to gather and analyze relevant data.
- Ability to adapt to and lead change as directed by the Court.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others' suggestions with an open mind to ensure forward, creative thinking; exceptional presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with judicial officers; ability to resolve conflict through thorough investigation and mediation skills.
- Experience in promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of, and ability to adapt to changes in technology.
Education
Substitutions:
- An attorney who is in the active practice of law in either the public or private sector may substitute year-for-year active practice experience for the necessary management or administrative experience.
- A bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing may be substituted for 3 years of the required general experience.
- A post graduate degree in public, business or judicial administration from a college or university of recognized standing may be substituted for one additional year of the required general experience.
- A degree from an accredited law school may be considered as qualifying for two additional years of the required general experience.
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Date Posted
10/18/2024
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