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The United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Clerk of Court, located in Cleveland, Ohio. The ideal start date for this appointment is on or around September 29, 2025.
The Clerk of Court serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Court, supporting all the judges of the district by leading the administrative and operational functions of the Clerk’s Office. Specifically, the Clerk of Court oversees Clerk’s Office staff; manages the operating budget; bears personal liability for losses of appropriated or non-appropriated funds or court property; and oversees the performance of the statutory duties of the office. The Clerk also assists in resolving complex and sensitive issues having significant impact on the day-to-day functioning of the Court.
The Clerk of Court is appointed by and serves all the judges of the Court and functions under the direction of the Chief United States District Judge. The Clerk of Court interacts regularly with district and magistrate judges, clerk’s office staff, and other court unit executives; federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; the District’s United States Attorney and Federal Public Defender; the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Office of the Sixth Circuit Executive, and the Federal Judicial Center; bar associations; and the media. Occasional travel and public speaking are required.
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Western District of Washington. This position is available immediately; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Tacoma, Washington.
The Clerk’s Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk/Newport News Division, is accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Case Administrator position.
The Case Administrator is a fully proficient member of a team that manages the progression of bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceeding cases from intake/case opening to final disposition by maintaining the official case records, monitoring the completion of the required procedural steps, and performing the necessary noticing, administrative and clerical tasks. As a member of a self-directed work team, the incumbent is responsible not only for the management of a range of cases, but also the work product and professional performance of the team. Telework up to five (5) days per biweekly pay period is available once satisfactory service in an orientation status has concluded, unless authorized otherwise, and subject to the Court’s operational needs. Flex and/or compressed work schedules are also available. A position description, which provides additional information, is available upon request.
The Clerk’s Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented, customer and team focused individual for a full-time, permanent Human Resources Specialist position. The duty station for the position is Richmond. Limited travel may be required.
The Human Resources Specialist will provide a full range of human resources (HR) services including recruitment, payroll and benefits administration, leave administration, and performance management. Additionally, the incumbent will assist with policy, analytical, and administrative duties that support the effective functions of the office, including drafting, analyzing, and maintaining HR related policies and procedures and providing support to the office’s process improvement program through project management and development, data analysis, and process improvement recommendations. This position is located within the court’s Administrative Services Team and reports directly to the Human Resources Officer.
The United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for the position of Network Administrator reporting directly to the Information Services Director. This position is located in the Rock Island divisional office.
The Network Administrator provides technical support to the court in a wide range of areas, including, assisting with the installation and support of network and computer hardware and software platforms, computer security, routine and complex troubleshooting, and providing support for technology projects. This position will provide support to end users district wide, as needed. In addition, this position will provide support for all courtroom technology in the Rock Island division and assist in other divisions as needed.
The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is recruiting for a Courtroom Technology Specialist to join its Clerk’s Office team. The team works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment serving both a District Court often referred to as the second most important in the nation given the vast number of high-profile cases over which the judges preside and a Bankruptcy Court constantly leveraging technology for the benefit of customers. The ideal candidate is a mature, self-motivated, career-oriented professional eager to grow with us, and the federal judiciary as a whole. The candidate must also share in the Clerk’s Office’s Vision and Mission of “providing exceptional service while upholding the administration of justice.” Finally, to assist you in achieving all your career goals with us, we offer our staff tuition assistance as the budget allows. Please see the Benefits section of this announcement for additional benefits.
The United States Probation for the Middle District of Florida is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position is an administrative support career line only and not a probation officer line career ladder position. The Administrative Assistant provides a variety of administrative and technical assistance to the Probation Office’s executive team and support staff in a wide range of areas, including assisting with procurement, property management, travel, and fleet maintenance, to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the agency. The incumbent is expected to work closely with headquarters staff, as such, the location will be Jacksonville, Riverview or Carrollwood, FL. The permanent station of this position remains at the discretion of the Chief U.S. Probation Officer, in-district travel (including overnights) to other location may be necessary.
The Middle District of Florida is a progressive district that values continual growth and development and collaborative learning through shared experiences. We believe that leadership is a shared responsibility of all team members, and we expect staff at all levels of the organization to lead from where they stand. We encourage creativity and ingenuity in problem solving.
The Deputy Director of Workplace Relations (DDWR) is an expert on workplace conduct matters for judges, court unit executives (CUEs) and judiciary employees. The DDWR works with the Director of Workplace Relations (DWR) to initiate and direct conflict resolution, voluntary mediation, and to provide expert guidance of the formal EDR complaint process throughout the circuit. The DDWR functions with a high degree of independence and discretion, with broad direction from the DWR. The DDWR also plays an important leadership role in the Office of Workplace Relations (OWR), overseeing the work of the Office and its staff as designated or as directed by the DWR.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Northern District of California. This position will be available May 17, 2026. The selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Oakland, California.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Clerk of Court, located in Cleveland, Ohio. The ideal start date for this appointment is on or around September 29, 2025.
The Clerk of Court serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Court, supporting all the judges of the district by leading the administrative and operational functions of the Clerk’s Office. Specifically, the Clerk of Court oversees Clerk’s Office staff; manages the operating budget; bears personal liability for losses of appropriated or non-appropriated funds or court property; and oversees the performance of the statutory duties of the office. The Clerk also assists in resolving complex and sensitive issues having significant impact on the day-to-day functioning of the Court.
The Clerk of Court is appointed by and serves all the judges of the Court and functions under the direction of the Chief United States District Judge. The Clerk of Court interacts regularly with district and magistrate judges, clerk’s office staff, and other court unit executives; federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; the District’s United States Attorney and Federal Public Defender; the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Office of the Sixth Circuit Executive, and the Federal Judicial Center; bar associations; and the media. Occasional travel and public speaking are required.
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for two bankruptcy judgeships for the Eastern District of California. These positions are available after August 31, 2025; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty stations for these positions are Sacramento, California.
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for multiple bankruptcy judgeships for the Central District of California. These positions are available immediately; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty stations for these positions are Riverside, California.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Manager. Under general direction of the Chief Deputy and Clerk of Court (Clerk), the Administrative Manager is part of the Clerk’s Senior Management Team that includes the Clerk, Chief Deputy, and IT Manager. The position has regular interaction with federal judges, high-level officials, court staff members, the public, and with various federal agencies. As part of the Central Staff, the Administrative Manager is responsible for managing the business functions of court administration, including budget and finance, procurement, space and facilities, emergency management and human resources. The position operates with a high degree of independence within the policy directives of the Clerk and Chief Deputy.
Travel inside and outside of the District is required, including to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in Washington, D.C., to other court units, and to attend conferences in other U.S. cities.
The courtroom deputy clerk provides administrative support in and out of the courtroom. This position calls for accuracy, diplomacy, and sensitivity in dealing with judges, attorneys, members of government agencies, and the general public. Successful courtroom deputy clerks work with meticulous attention to detail, create systems to organize and prioritize tasks, and communicate with calm confidence. Periodically, other duties may be assigned.
The Office of the Clerk offers an employment opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and excellent automation, interpersonal, and analytical skills. The ideal candidate would be a resourceful, dependable, and independent worker with excellent time management skills. The federal judiciary performs an essential mission, and our work is rewarding, fast-paced, and challenging.
The United States District Clerk’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas is a public service organization focused on providing exceptional customer service to the court, members of the legal community, and the general public. Currently, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as a Case Administrator in the Beaumont Division. There are seven Clerk’s Offices within the Eastern District of Texas: Beaumont, Lufkin, Marshall, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, and Tyler.
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the District of Hawaii. This position will be available September 1, 2026. The selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Honolulu, Hawaii.