USAJOBS · 16 hours ago
Courtroom Deputy Clerk
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expThe United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for a full-time Courtroom Deputy Clerk for an incoming district court judge. This position involves managing a large caseload, acting as a liaison between various parties, and organizing court proceedings and documentation.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Accept full responsibility for managing a large caseload
Keep judge and immediate staff informed of case progression. Act as liaison between the Clerk's Office, the bar, the public, and the judge
Set court hearings and send notices through ECF. Record court proceedings
Manage and organize exhibits used in court proceedings, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems
Manage all court sessions. Take notes contemporaneously of proceedings and draft minute entries and orders to file electronically. Assist in providing accurate statistical reports on court hearing times
Review cases and ECF reports for necessary actions
Docket orders, pleadings, judgments, and minutes as directed by local court policies
Review the quality of electronically filed documents, ensuring that all orders, hearing notices, and other entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and make summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings
Adapt to new and emerging courtroom technologies
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
To qualify for this position the applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible legal experience is required
This is a fast-paced and challenging position that requires the incumbent to always maintain a professional demeanor and to possess strong organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills
The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in the use of legal terminology; able to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws (including case law); able to identify legal issues in court filings requiring the judge's attention; adept at managing litigation so that cases progress efficiently; and proficient in the use of electronic case filing
The incumbent must exercise sound judgment, maintain confidences, work harmoniously with others, foster high ethical standards, and possess the ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively with other court staff
Applicants must be detail-oriented, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and have the ability to work with multiple software applications in a fast-paced environment
Dependability, with a commitment to attendance and punctuality, is required
Applicants should have excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
A professional appearance and demeanor is required, and applicants must be generally cordial, responsive, and helpful to others including litigants without counsel and family of litigants
The successful candidate should be public service oriented with the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships with other federal agencies
If selected, it is expected that applicants will be willing to adjust work hours to meet court schedules
Preferred
Experience in the courtroom
Knowledge of NextGen ECF
Knowledge of federal and local rules, legal terminology, and legal documents
Knowledge of courtroom proceedings and applicable requirements
Understanding of implications of judge's orders and decisions
Ability to adapt and learn new technologies
Benefits
Participation in the federal health, dental and vision programs of the employee's choice
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the Thrift Savings Plan - similar to a 401(k)
Participation in a group life insurance program
Participation in a group long-term disability insurance program
Participation in a long-term care insurance program
Participation in a flexible spending account for medical and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis
Credit for prior federal government service
Paid annual and sick leave and applicable paid holidays per year, pro-rated for part-time employment
Option for a flexible work schedule, including part-time telework
Company
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