Chief Deputy Clerk II

Candidates must have a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, legal or other work experience that provided a thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management practices and administrative processes. At least three (3) of the six (6) years of experience must be specialized experience that demonstrates proven skills in managing limited resources, excellent analytical skills, mature judgment, solid organizational management, problem-solving abilities, strong employee relations, interpersonal skills, and superior oral and written communications. Qualified applicants should also be able to work effectively and comfortably with judges, chambers staff, and senior court staff. Managerial, supervisory, or legal experience is particularly desirable. A bachelor’s degree is required. A law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school is strongly preferred and may be considered for qualifying for two (2) years of the required specialized experience. Alternatively, completion of a master’s degree or two (2) years of graduate study (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited university in fields such as business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, management, or a related field, may be considered as qualifying for two (2) years of specialized experience. Experience in the federal judiciary, including familiarity with case operations and budgetary, fiscal, human resources, and procurement issues is preferred. Experience handling classified information is preferred.
The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk II. This position begins January 1, 2025.