Courtroom Deputy Clerk to U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer

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

The successful applicant must have:

• For CL-26, one-year specialized experience, including at least one year at or equivalent to work atCL-25.
• For CL-27, two years specialized experience, including at least one year of  specialized experience at or equivalent toCL-26.

For placement at salary levels above minimum up to and including step 25, (considering court- preferred skills and an evaluation of quality of experience), at least two years specialized experience at or equivalent to work at 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 AND BENEFITS

Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications pursuant to the policies and guidelines set forth in the Court Personnel System (CPS). Employees qualify for retirement plans, federal employee's group health insurance, life insurance, dental/vision insurances, and flexible benefits. For more information about federal court benefits, please visit: www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

The successful candidate for this position is subject to a FBI fingerprint check and background investigation (employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation), must 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. A salary verification is required for all candidates in the final stage of the recruitment process. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice.

Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals qualifying under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship. Contact Human Resources at 415-522-2147 for more information.

Equal Focused Employer

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’s status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.

The court provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Notify Human Resources at 415-522-2147 to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process. Human Resources will determine requests on a case-by-case basis.

APPLICATION PROCEDURETo apply, complete the online application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtscandand upload a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format where requested.