USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
Courtroom Deputy
Columbus, Georgia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $103K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia is accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Courtroom Deputy position. The role involves managing the judge's caseload, attending court proceedings, processing orders, and ensuring the functionality of electronic court recording systems.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Courtroom deputies perform general or specialized court or courtroom functions such as calendaring, and/or similar courtroom services work
The duties involve managing the judge's caseload, attending and logging court proceedings, processing orders, and recording proceedings
This job entails a high level of knowledge and complexity regarding court or courtroom operations
In addition, they function at the fully proficient level of courtroom work, including complete calendar responsibilities, scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, monitoring deadlines, monitoring filing of pertinent documents, generating reports and processing orders
Performs duties associated with digital court recording (e.g. records court proceedings, processes multimedia duplication and transcript requests, and catalogs recordings) and ensures all electronic equipment is functioning properly, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems
Assists with courtroom proceedings, assures the presence of all necessary participants, swearing in of witnesses, coordinating telephonic and video conference hearings, operating digital recording system, and managing exhibits and sealed documents admitted during court proceedings
Takes notes of proceedings, rulings, notices, and prepares minute entries electronically
Performs case administration duties and other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university
Ability to organize, plan, direct and review daily work of others
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to produce accurate, thorough, and high-quality work products
Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of district court rules and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with the judge, chambers staff, and attorneys
Demonstrates skill in using personal computers, word processing software, Internet browser, electronic mail, and other software applications
Initiative and ability to work independently
Ability to think logically, research matters, and solve problems
Demonstrates reliability and punctuality
For a CL-26, one year of specialized experience
For a CL-27, two years specialized experience
Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience related to the processing of legal documents, use of specialized terminology and demonstrating the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives or laws
Preferred
Prior courtroom experience to include trial support and technology experience
CM/ECF experience
General knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures of the court
General understanding of case management process from inception to closing
Understanding of how other processes in the Clerk's Office relate to his/her position
Benefits
Eleven (11) paid holidays per year
Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years of employment; 20 days after three years; and 26 days after fifteen years of federal service
Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year
Health, Life, Dental and Vision benefits
Mandatory participation in the Federal Employees Retirement Program and Social Security Retirement Program
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participation with up to 5% employer matching contributions
Optional Flexible Benefits Programs
Optional participation in the Judiciary's Long Term Care Insurance Program
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