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USAJOBS · 19 hours ago

Chief Deputy Clerk

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$126K/yr - $210K/yr

3+ years exp

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia is seeking a Chief Deputy Clerk to assist in the supervision, management, and administration of the Clerk's Office. This executive-level position acts on behalf of the Clerk in their absence and directly manages various functional areas including operations, budget, and human resources.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

This position directly manages and supervises assigned functional areas, including but not limited to operations, case management, budget, finance, human resources, IT, jury administration, procurement, and space and facilities

The position has regular interaction with judges, high-level officials of other organizations and agencies, and members of the bar and public

The incumbent reviews and analyzes organizational structure, reporting relationships, and functional assignments

Assists in strategic planning, staff development, and change management to meet current and future needs of the office

Establishes and adjusts long range schedules, priorities, and deadlines for operational and administrative services

Analyzes the quantity and quality of work and takes or recommends necessary corrective actions; and

Develops, refines, implements, and communicates office policies, procedures, and programs to enhance productivity

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Legal management experienceMicrosoft OfficeCM/ECFJIFMSProfessional demeanorSound ethicsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Interested applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree

A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, supervisory, managerial, or professional work which provided an opportunity to gain (a) a general knowledge of management practices and administrative processes, (b) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person relationships and (c) the ability to exercise mature judgment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills

Possess a positive work attitude

Maintain a professional demeanor

Consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment

Preferred

Knowledge of and progressively responsible experience in court or legal management in such areas as operations, information technology, space and facilities, human resources, finance, budget, and procurement

Experience in the federal court environment is advantageous, particularly when combined with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CM/ECF and JIFMS

Experience in a legal field which required knowledge, interpretation, and application of Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure and/or federal statutes is highly desired

Ability to balance the demands of varying workload responsibilities and time sensitive deadlines