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Courtroom Technology Specialist

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $102K/yr

2+ years exp

The United States District Court clerk's office, Atlanta Division, is seeking a courtroom technology specialist to support and lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of courtroom audio-visual (AV) and IT technologies. This role blends strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership to manage complex projects and ensure high-performing technology services in courtroom settings.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, integration, and maintenance of courtroom AV and IT systems, including AV over IP, digital recording, sound reinforcement, display devices, and remote conferencing

Manage AV/IT projects from conception through completion, including needs assessment, technical design, budgeting, procurement coordination, and vendor oversight

Ensure reliable day-to-day operation of courtroom technologies; provide Tier 3 technical support and troubleshooting for complex AV/IT issues

Evaluate technology use and support cyclical refreshes and modernization initiatives aligned with judiciary standards and cybersecurity policies

Collaborate with court leadership and national judiciary working groups to shape technology policies and standards. Ensure all systems meet local, circuit-wide, and federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements

Maintain detailed inventories and documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures

Train judges, staff, and attorneys on the use of courtroom technologies; mentor IT staff and develop technical documentation

Serve as the primary technical liaison with vendors, overseeing installations, upgrades, and service contracts. Evaluate vendor proposals and guide procurement strategy

Collaborate with senior management, other courts, and national working groups on policy development, standardization, and long-term technology strategy

Support remote and hybrid proceedings and coordinate interoperability with external agencies (e.g., the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Federal Public Defender)

Travel to divisional offices as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

AV/IT systems designAV control systemsTechnical supportCybersecurity complianceProject managementAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsVendor managementLeadership skillsTechnical documentation

Required

Applicants must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States

Applicants must be able to lift 40 pounds (computer and networking equipment)

All employees of the clerk's office are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct, copies of which are available upon request

All employees serve a one-year probationary period

As a condition of placement in this position, the selected candidate must successfully complete a background investigation that includes professional references, criminal history, and credit history. All offers of employment are provisional until a full suitability determination has been made

The person selected also will be required to submit fingerprints for a ten-year FBI background check

Two years of specialized experience in AV/IT systems design, implementation, and support OR Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least one of the following superior academic achievements: 2.90+ overall GPA, Class standing in the top third, 3.5+ GPA in relevant major (e.g., information technology, AV systems, or public administration), Election to a qualifying national honor society, Completion of one academic year of graduate study in a related field