governmentMillbrae, CA
Courtroom Deputy Clerk to U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer
Courtroom Deputy Clerk to U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer
Courtroom Deputy Clerk to U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer
governmentMillbrae, CA
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Courtroom Deputy Clerk Whether launching or continuing a career in public service, the U.S. District Court is a great place to work with competitive salaries and benefits, work schedules that promotes a work-life balance, and the opportunity to work with colleagues committed to fulfilling the important mission of administering justice in an effective manner. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance a career in federal court service. The courtroom deputy clerk provides administrative support in and out of the courtroom to federal Senior District Judge Charles Breyer. This position calls for accuracy, diplomacy, and sensitivity in dealing with judges, attorneys, members of government agencies, and the general public. Successful courtroom deputy clerks work with meticulous attention to detail, create systems to organize and prioritize tasks, and communicate with calm and confidence. Courtroom deputy clerks are responsible for the following key functions: Scheduling hearings, trials, and other court proceedings; coordinating the presence and readiness of parties, attorneys, jurors, other court staff, and members of court-related agencies; attending court proceedings and managing their orderly flow; and responding calmly to scheduling changes and last-minute adjustments; Creating documents to record pertinent results of courtroom proceedings and ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules; Docketing court orders in the electronic docketing system and monitoring incoming filings to ensure accuracy and completeness of the case record and adherence to procedural timelines; Responding to inquiries from attorneys, self-represented litigants, agencies, and the public; providing clear guidance on procedures and deadlines; and keeping the judge and staff informed of case progress; Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
For CL-26, one-year specialized experience, including at least one year at or equivalent to work at CL-25.For CL-27, two years specialized experience, including at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to CL-26.Specialized Experience is progressively responsible clerical experience involving the routine use of specialized terminology, and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or personnel/payroll operations.
Desirable Qualifications:
Commitment to supporting access to justice and alignment with the court's mission Experience with electronic document management or case tracking systems Experience working in a courtroom Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences and maintain composure under pressure Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications pursuing the policies and guidelines set forth in the Court Personnel System (CPS).We offer a competitive salary along with full federal benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a federal retirement plan, the Thrift Savings Plan with employer contributions, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave. Judicial Branch employees are "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. However, judiciary employees are entitled to benefits. 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 and background investigation (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. The court is not authorized to reimburse travel expenses for interviews or relocations. Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, this means that an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship as explained below. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The Court encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran status, disability, religion, and socioeconomic circumstance. The court provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Unit of the Clerk's Office at 415-522-2147.Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must submit the following: Cover Letter Resume Three professional references. To be considered for this position, visit our agency website to submit the online application, along with the above-listed documents. Please be sure to fully complete your application by providing all work history from the past ten years. Attachments should be submitted as Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. Other formats are not acceptable. Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments, in the appropriate format, are received by the Human Resources Unit.
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Level
Mid
Location
Millbrae, CA
Occupation
Judicial Law Clerks
Industry
Courts
Posted
7 days ago