Courtroom Deputy
Job Description
Summary
The Courtroom Deputy for an Article III Judge manages a judge's cases by ensuring that all documents are accurately filed in CM/ECF; by keeping cases moving and deadlines current through monitoring in CM/ECF the filing of pertinent documents and timely responses to judicial orders; and by setting dates and times for hearings, trials, and conferences, as directed by the judge. Keeps the judge, judge's staff, and team members informed of case progress.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or eligible to work in the United States. To review citizenship requirements for employment in the Judiciary, please visit https://www.uscourts.gov.
- The final candidate will be subject to a background security check after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and accepted.
- Applicants will not be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Applicants completing the AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Employment are not required to complete questions 18 through 20 regarding criminal history. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying.
- Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individuals' date of hire. All application information is subject to verification.
- Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation.
- Employees are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer.
- Except for Probation Officers, employees are considered "at will".
- Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Qualifications
Required:
High school graduation or equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Must possess at least two years of specialized experience. Prior court or legal experience is preferred.
Specialized experience:
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 court judicial systems, law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, and real estate and title offices.
Education
High school graduation or equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Additional information
The District of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among staff.
Mission
The U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska exists to maintain and perpetuate a law-abiding society by preserving the rule of law through just and orderly resolution of disputes.
Date Posted
09/10/2024
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