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The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking a dynamic, inspiring, and effective leader for the position of Clerk of Court / District Court Executive. This is an executive-level management position, responsible for operational and administrative management of the Court. The Clerk of Court collaborates with other districts within the Ninth Circuit and the Administrative Office on a national level.
The Western District of Washington covers the area west of the Cascade Mountains and from Oregon to the Canadian border, with courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma. The office serves eighteen U.S. District Judges (active and senior), and nine Magistrate Judges. The Clerk of Court serves under the direction of the Chief District Judge and is responsible for performing the statutory duties of the Office of the Clerk pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §751.
The Clerk of Court acts as liaison and works cooperatively with other federal and local government agencies, bar groups, media representatives, and the public. The Clerk of Court provides leadership and direction to approximately 50 staff members of the Clerk’s Office, which is organized in a non-hierarchical team-based structure.
The Western District of Washington is a Shared Services district. The 24 employees in Shared Services (IT, Human Resources, Budget, Procurement, Space and Facilities) are employees of both the District Court and Probation and Pretrial Services. The Clerk of Court and Chief Probation and Pretrial Services Officer co-manage Shared Services. This position will require frequent travel within the district to both the Seattle and Tacoma courthouses, as well as regular out of district travel for national and Ninth Circuit meetings and conferences.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The main duties include:
- Data entries to maintain the official case events summary on the docket from opening to final disposition of a civil case conforming to established court rules and procedures.
- Summary entries of all documents and proceedings on the docket.
- Assures that automated entries are linked for proper case management.
- Prepares and transmits notices of judgments and orders.
- Performs inquiries and furnishes information, either in person or by correspondence, as to the status of cases.
- Makes a statistical report in each case commenced or terminated.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The duty hours for this position are from 10:30a.m. – 7:00p.m. This position is eligible for telework on an as-needed basis.
The incumbent reports to the Docket Services Supervisor and will provide clerical and administrative assistance to the Docket Services Unit and the Pro Se Intake Unit. Responsibilities will include, prepare service packages, retrieving, sorting, scanning, copying and filing documents as well as receiving, screening and distributing mail and documents from other court units including the mail room. The incumbent will also answer routine inquiries via email and telephone, perform data entry into check log system, and all other duties as assigned. This position may require occasional travel to the 500 Pearl Street Courthouse for training and assigned duties.
POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is located in the New York Southern District Court Clerk’s Office and reports to the Finance Management Team. The Financial Generalist performs and coordinates administrative, technical and professional work related to financial, accounting, and budgetary activities of the court. The Financial Generalist ensures conformance with the appropriate guidelines, policies, and internal controls. The Financial Generalist prepares, updates, and analyzes a variety of accounting records, financial statements, and reports. This position is telework eligible as needed. This position may require occasional travel to the 300 Quarropas Street Courthouse for assigned duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent reports to the Docket Services Supervisor and will provide clerical, administrative, and case management assistance to the Docket Services Unit and the Pro Se Intake Unit. Responsibilities will include providing coverage for the Pro Se Intake window, retrieving, sorting, scanning, copying and filing documents as well as distributing mail and documents from other court units including the mail room. Additionally, the incumbent will perform some data entry functions; process work from various Docket Services email boxes and perform mailing tasks as directed by court orders; respond to inquiries from chambers, the public, and other court staff in person or via telephone; and performs other duties as assigned. This position may require occasional travel to the 300 Quarropas Street Courthouse for assigned duties.
The United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Central District of California is recruiting for a Generalist Clerk in the Eastern Division. The position involves providing relief assistance for district judge and magistrate judge courtroom deputies, office services including civil intake, criminal intake, quality control, case reassignments, docketing, records, procurement, processing mail, cashier and jury duties. The individual hired for this position must have excellent customer service skills, be organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated. This fast-paced and challenging position requires the individual to present a professional demeanor at all times. This position offers very limited telework opportunities. Travel to the Western division for training will be required. Occasional travel to another divisional office may also be necessary.
Whether launching or continuing a career in public service, the U.S. District Court is a great place to work with competitive salaries and benefits, a work schedule that promotes a work-life balance, access to a fitness center, and the opportunity to work with colleagues committed to fulfilling the important mission of administering justice in an efficient and effective manner. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance a career in Federal court service.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit seeks an experienced attorney and court professional to serve as Clerk of Court (Clerk). The Eighth Circuit is located at the Thomas F. Eagleton Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri, with a divisional office in St. Paul, Minnesota, having a territorial jurisdiction including the states of Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Eighth Circuit has 11 authorized judgeships, 3 senior judges, and employs approximately 33 Clerk’s office staff members.
The Clerk of Court is the chief operating officer for the Clerk’s Office of both the Court of Appeals and the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel appointed by the Court of Appeals under authority of Section 711 of Title 28 of the United States Code. The Clerk reports to the Chief Circuit Judge and supports the judges of the Court of Appeals, communicating on a regular basis with the Circuit judges, Clerk’s office staff, other court unit executives (CUEs), the Administrative Office (AO), attorneys, and the public.
Join the U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s team of professionals, focused on providing exceptional service to the Court, the public, and members of the legal community. This position is perfect for a professional, self-motivated individual seeking a public service career with challenging and rewarding work, training opportunities, and the potential for advancement in a multitask, fast-paced
environment.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court may fill more than one vacancy with this announcement.
Position Overview:
The Office of the Clerk seeks individuals with excellent analytical and automation skills to serve as case administrator. The case administrator manages the progression of bankruptcy proceedings from opening to final disposition. The incumbent is fully proficient in administration and maintenance of the official case records. The incumbent performs docketing, monitors the completion of the required procedural steps, and performs the necessary noticing and administrative and clerical tasks. Duties may also include scheduling hearings, attending, logging, and recording court proceedings, and processing orders in accordance with approved local court procedures and rules. The case administrator staffs the clerk’s office intake desks and telephone helplines, performs necessary financial roles to collect filing fees, and provides support for courtroom recording functions.
Preference will be given to applications received on or before Friday, May 24, 2024.
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking a full-time permanent Administrative Specialist for the Clerk’s Office in East St. Louis. The Administrative Specialist performs, analyzes, and coordinates administrative, technical, and professional work related to multiple administrative functions (such as human resources and court operations), ensuring compliance with the appropriate guidelines, policies, and approved internal controls. Incumbent provides quality control and operational guidance and analysis to the pro se law clerk team.