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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama is seeking a senior-level executive with experience leading a diverse and innovative organization to serve as Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II), the second-in-command to the Clerk of Court. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven record of leadership and accomplishments, are required, preferably in a court environment. The Court is composed of five bankruptcy judges in four divisional offices: Anniston, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa. The Clerk’s Office is composed of approximately 35 employees.
The Position
Reporting directly to the Clerk of Court, the Chief Deputy provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Clerk’s Office. In this role, the Chief Deputy assists the Clerk with strategic planning, develops and implements organizational procedures, and manages daily operations including case management, courtroom services, statistical reporting, information technology, and human resources, as well as finance, budget, procurement, and space and facilities. The Chief Deputy is based at the Robert S. Vance Federal Building in Birmingham, Alabama. Periodic travel to the district's divisional offices, special events, and training is expected. Starting salary is based on the applicant’s education and experience.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California seeks qualified applicants for a Law Clerk position in the Court’s Riverside Division. The Law Clerk is responsible for performing a broad range of duties including: conducting legal research, preparing legal documents such as orders, memoranda, and draft opinions; case management; court calendar monitoring; communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements; assisting the Judge during courtroom proceedings; analyzing and summarizing case files; and reviewing motions and preparing reports. The successful candidate will have strong organizational, management and communications skills, thorough knowledge of the law and legal procedures, and skill in legal writing. Must have the ability to quickly process and resolve complex issues, possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. The ability to use Westlaw and Word is highly desirable. Starting salary is dependent upon applicant’s qualifications and experience.
The United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Central District of California, which serves nearly 20 million people in seven counties, seeks a dedicated and experienced administrator to serve as a senior level executive to fill the District Court Executive/Clerk of Court (“DCE/Clerk”) position that will become available in November/December 2026. The DCE/Clerk occupies the highest level non-judicial position in the Court and supports the judges of the district by overseeing and leading the Court’s extensive administrative and operational functions. The DCE/Clerk also assists in resolving complex and sensitive issues that have a significant impact on the day-to-day functioning of the Court. The DCE/Clerk is appointed by the judges of the court and reports directly to the Chief United States District Judge. The DCE/Clerk communicates regularly with the district and magistrate judges, and also interacts regularly with: the Chief Probation and Pretrial Services Officer, Probation and Pretrial Services staff; Clerk’s Office staff; other court unit executives; including the Bankruptcy Court, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; the District’s United States Attorney and Federal Public Defender; the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Office of the Ninth Circuit Executive, and the Federal Judicial Center; bar associations; and the media. Travel and public speaking are part of the required duties of this position.
The Central District of California is one of the largest federal courts in the nation. The District has three divisional locations, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Riverside plus seven probation and pretrial services satellite offices. The Court currently consists of 28 District Judges, 10 Senior Judges, 24 Magistrate Judges, 151 judicial staff, 265 clerk’s office staff, and 260 probation and pretrial staff as well as intermittent interns and externs.
Do you enjoy teamwork, service, and being part of something bigger than yourself? If so, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court might be the right place for you. We are publicly funded by regular U.S. taxpayers so, we can’t offer the pay and perks you might find in the private sector. However, what we do offer is steady pay, work-life balance, great health/dental/vision benefits, 11 paid holidays off, paid vacation, sick, and parental leave, one of the best 401(k) plans around with a 5% match, a genuine defined pension, tuition reimbursement, and a free annual public transportation pass. If that’s not enough, you will be part of talented team of people who seek to provide considerate service to those in financial distress. We’re inquisitive, accountable, independent problem solvers. On a scale of 1 to 10, our parties are a solid 7. Can you get us to an 8? Please apply! The Court is part of the judicial branch, one of the three separate branches of the federal government. The federal judiciary includes all United States courts. Learn more about the United States Courts here. In the judiciary, we set our own employment policies, value our employees' individualism, and continue to strive towards a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The Clerk’s Office supports the Court by providing effective and efficient administrative and case management assistance to the Court’s judicial officers, as well as to all others requiring our services. The Operations Support Clerk performs a variety of duties, including receiving, filing, and maintaining files for the Court while assisting customers inquiring about case information, filing documents, and requesting document copies. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and is located in the Clerk’s Office in Denver. This role is public facing and includes significant customer interaction; therefore, telework is not available. This position is not based in a courtroom.