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Courtroom Deputy Clerk
U.S. Courts · Posted 126 days ago
Hybrid Pittsburgh, PA $56K – $100K Apply by May 28, 2027 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant ESTJISFJISTJ Operations
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Our Courtroom Deputies assist judges in processing and managing court proceedings in an orderly fashion and manage a judge's caseload. Efficient court operations help create positive public impressions about our federal courts. Click here to view a brief video about courtroom deputy professionals working in the Courts.
What You'll Do
- →Manage judge's caseload, docketing and scheduling.
- →Serve as primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case matters.
- →Monitor filing and other deadlines.
- →Attend court sessions and conferences.
- →Facilitate the orderly flow of proceedings, including, setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of all necessary participants, and managing exhibits.
- →Take notes of proceedings, rulings, and notices.
- →Review cases and reports for necessary actions.
- →Keep judge and immediate staff informed of case developments.
- →Act as a liaison between the Clerk's Office, the bar, the public and the judge to ensure that cases proceed efficiently.
- →Schedule court reporters and interpreters.
- →Inform jury clerk of upcoming trials and need for jurors.
- →Assist the judge and parties in jury selection and maintain records of jury selection and attendance.
- →Maintain contact with counsel during deliberations.
- →Draft orders and judgments for the judge's approval, including judgment and commitment orders.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship.
- ✓Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments.
- ✓Judiciary employees are considered "at will" and are not covered by federal civil service classifications or regulations.
- ✓This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) for payment of federal wages.
- ✓Courts require employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct.
- ✓The selected candidate will be hired provisionally pending the successful completion of the required background check and favorable employment suitability determination.
- ✓A negative finding from the background check may result in termination of employment.
- ✓Applicant Information The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, and/or to commence interviews immediately, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.
- ✓In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification within a reasonable time from the original announcement, the Court may select an appointee from the candidates who responded to the initial announcement without posting the vacancy.
- ✓Applicants are advised that false statements or omission(s) of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.
- ✓CL 26, High school diploma or equivalent, two years of general experience and a minimum of one year of specialized experience.
- ✓CL 27, High school diploma or equivalent, two years of general experience and a minimum of two years of specialized experience.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 44447a35-5fa2-42fc-80a8-57423bffaa60
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