Courtroom Deputy

Required Specialized Experience: To qualify for the CL-26: The candidate must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience. To qualify for the CL-27: The candidate must also possess a minimum of two years of specialized experience. Specialized experience includes progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations. Preferred Experience: Legal and/or court experience is highly preferred. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff to determine needs and maintain complete and accurate records and files. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to respond to requests on short notice and the ability to manage multiple tasks and stringent deadlines are essential. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and other applications.
This position is located in the Operations Division of the Clerks Office of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia. The Courtroom Deputy reports to the Courtroom Deputy Supervisor. The Courtroom Deputy will be assigned to an Article III Judge.