Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy

About the role

This position is located in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office in Reno, Nevada. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy performs various functions, such as maintaining and processing case information, managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition, docketing, noticing, and maintaining official case records.

He/she will perform general or specialized court or courtroom functions such as electronic court recording, calendaring, taking notes in court proceedings.

What you will do

• Docket, notice, maintain official case records and review cases and reports for necessary actions.
• Review, identify, and research the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of the data entered into the case record.
• Monitor the completion of required procedural steps; perform noticing duties as needed; prepare case documents for appeal; and take appropriate action as needed.
• Provide customer service to the public and the bar regarding Court procedures and case status.
• Answer questions from parties and the public regarding obtaining transcripts.
• Inform customers of required Court fees, receive payments and issue receipts.
• Has responsibility for the accurate and appropriate verbatim recording of Court proceeding in the courtroom through the use and operation of electronic sound recording equipment.
• Manage judge's caseload, docketing, calendaring, monitoring deadlines, monitoring the filing of pertinent documents, and the timely responses to judicial orders.
• Serve as the primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, and trials.
• Prepare and post calendars, manage and organize exhibits, set up the courtroom, assure presence of all necessary participants (including those appearing by phone or video connection), take digital notes of proceedings, and manage other duties as they arise in court.
• Keep judge and chambers staff informed of case progress.
• Act as liaison between the clerk's office, the bar, the public and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently.
• Submit transcript requests on behalf of judge.
• Perform Electronic Court Recorder Deputy Clerk duties which include making a verbatim recording of court proceedings and arranging for the production of written transcripts.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis to meet the needs of the judges.
• And may be required to travel to Las Vegas.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice.
• The successful candidate for this position is subject to an FBI fingerprint check (employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation), will be required to adhere to a Code of Conduct, and is subject to mandatory direct deposit of federal wages.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

How you will be evaluated

Your application and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement. Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on relevant professional, educational, and work experiences required for the position.

Benefits

Benefits include participation in health, dental, vision, flexible benefits, life, and long-care insurance programs and paid holidays. Annual leave provided based upon judicial discretion.

What to expect next

Due to the volume of applications the Court typically receives, the Court will only communicate with those applicants who may be interviewed based upon information provided in completed applications for open positions.

Additional information

Employees of the United States Bankruptcy Court are EXCEPTED SERVICE appointments. Excepted Service appointments and Temporary NTE (not to exceed a specific date) appointments are at will judicial employees, and as such, can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.

Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply to U.S. Bankruptcy Court employees. The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct which is available to applicants for review upon request. ALL applicant information is subject to verification.

Candidates who are selected for employment in the judiciary must successfully pass a background check or investigation as a condition of employment. The background check will include, at a minimum, an FBI fingerprint check. Full field investigations will be conducted on positions that are classified as high-sensitive.

Once employed, the candidate may be subject to periodic background investigation updates. Relocation expenses will not be paid or reimbursed. The United States Bankruptcy Court is an equal opportunity employer.