Courtroom Deputy Clerk

About the role

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 will 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.
• Docket orders, pleadings, judgments, utilizing applicable automated systems.
• Assist in the accurate statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office.
• Review the quality of electronically filed documents, ensure that all orders and automated entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and make summary entries on the docket of all filings and proceedings.
• Reviews and updates chambers written policies and procedures at least annually.
• As it relates to sealed documents, ensures that NO sealed document is accessible or distributed to users not authorized to have access.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct.
• (***) Background Investigation This position is classified as a sensitive position which requires the selected candidate to submit to a background clearance, which will include a criminal history, credit and FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment and may be subject to periodic updates.
• 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.

Education

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.

How you will be evaluated

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Documents you must provide

• Cover Letter Resume Completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment, AO78, which can be downloaded when applying or Click here.

What to expect next

Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon receipt. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interview will be notified and must travel at their own expense.

Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Additional information

Open until filled. Preference will be given to those applications received by June 15, 2026.