USAJOBS · 1 week ago
Chief Deputy, Operations
San Francisco, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Chief Deputy for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Chief Deputy is responsible for the day-to-day administration and supervision of operations and various administrative functions of the Clerk of Court's office, assisting with planning and implementing office policies and managing court operations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist with developing and executing strategic and long-range plans of the Clerk's office and the court. Interpret and apply the appropriate statutes, rules, and operating procedures, including the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures and local internal policies and controls
Manages the docketing, calendaring, and case materials functions of the Clerk's Office and the staff members who perform those functions; implements the policies and procedures established by the Clerk of Court
Consulting with the Clerk of Court and judges on court policies and procedures, making recommendations as needed
Oversee the flow of paper and electronic documents within the Clerk's Office. Regularly analyzes the efficiency of this process, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements changes in consultation with the Clerk of Court
Works with the Clerk of Court to establish processes to ensure filers' compliance with court rules
Works closely with the business owner for the Appellate Case Management System (ACMS) and partners with the Information Technology unit to further customize and develop the application to support the needs of the court
Partners with the Information Technology unit as needed to define and generate statistical reports capturing key workload metrics and monitoring the progression of cases through the court
Serving as a liaison to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, chambers, other court units, the Office of the U.S. Trustee, the U.S. Marshals Service, and various bar associations
Serves as staff to the Advisory Committee on Rules and Internal Operating Procedures. Oversee the process of amending court rules
Serves as Staff to the Appellate Lawyers Representatives' Committee
Oversees Civics and Continuing Education Programs sponsored by the Court
Prepare comprehensive memoranda, reports, and correspondence; draft administrative orders, proposed procedures and local rules; complete complex projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court
Serves as the custodian of official court records and assumes the duties of the Clerk of Court in their absence
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of six years of progressively responsible, successful and substantive administrative experience (3 of which must be managerial) in public service or business
Graduate degree in judicial, public or business administration, political science, criminal justice, law, management or related field from an accredited university
Working knowledge of legal and court terminology
Preferred
(JD) juris doctor degree from an accredited college or university are preferred
Prior judiciary experience with strong emphasis in court operations and/or court administration
Member of the bar of a state, territorial or federal court of general jurisdiction
Extensive management experience in the federal judiciary. The successful candidate should be a leader, motivator and highly organized. The ability to collaborate across court units is critical
Ability to provide innovative solutions to workplace problems and employee relations issues
Expert knowledge of electronic filing and case management systems, including the ability to conduct training, define reports and make recommendations regarding the operational needs of the court
Strong analytical and project management skills
Benefits
Time off: 13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter, 13 sick days accrued per year, 11 paid holidays.
Federal pension plan and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (like a 401K).
Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans. Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage.
Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars.
Other perks: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; parking; public transit subsidy; and reasonable work hours.
Company
USAJOBS
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