Courtroom Deputy to U.S. District Judge

Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts · El Dorado, Arkansas El Dorado, Arkansas

Company

Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts

Location

El Dorado, Arkansas El Dorado, Arkansas

Type

Full Time

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
The United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas has an opening for a Courtroom Deputy Clerk in El Dorado, AR.

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Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the United States. The applicant selected will be subject to an FBI fingerprint check or investigation and may be subject to periodic updates. An individual may be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the necessary records checks. The position is subject to mandatory electronic fund transfer (direct deposit) for salary payment (bi-weekly). Employees of the United States District Court are appointed in the excepted service, are considered "At-Will" employees, and serve at the pleasure of the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of specialized work experience, preferably within the legal field.
High school graduation or equivalent.
Exceptional writing skills to include excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading.
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple high impact projects and priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, professional demeanor, and ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information, and exercise discretion at all times.
The ability to work independently but also to interact effectively and appropriately with others as a team in support of the Court's overall mission.
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience with the court's case management system (CM-ECF) preferred.
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience as a courtroom deputy, or in a similar capacity, in either a federal or state court setting.
Preference will be given to those that have a general knowledge of federal and local rules, legal terminology, and legal documents.
Preference is also given to those applicants who have specialized experience in a court setting or law firm, have experience using case management and electronic case filing software, Adobe, and Office365, evidence presentation, and remote communications technologies.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Additional information

BENEFITS
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Federal benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, and retirement benefits. Optional benefits include health and life insurance, disability insurance, long term care insurance, dental and vision insurance, and participation in the court's flexible benefits program.