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The United States Pretrial Services Office for the Western District of Texas is currently seeking an Operations Clerk in San Antonio, Texas. An Operations Clerk provides specialized administrative and operational support to the Pretrial Services Office in a wide range of areas as well as assisting officers as directed. The incumbent will use critical thinking to accomplish the duties noted below and all other duties as assigned.
This position is part of the U.S. District Court Clerk’s Office and will be assigned to the chambers of U.S. District Court Chief Judge Pamela Pepper
Receive and review incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements.
Answer routine inquiries regarding case status and provide assistance to the public as authorized, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive matters.
Schedule and attend court proceedings. Manage courtroom, including assuring presence of all necessary participants and organizing exhibits. Take notes of proceedings; prepare electronic minutes; upload audio of hearings to the court’s automated electronic filing system (CM/ECF).
Perform case management duties to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all documents and proceedings in CM/ECF. Perform quality assurance checks on electronically filed documents. Compile accurate statistical reports.
Act as liaison between the clerk’s office, attorneys, the public, and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently.
Draft minutes and short orders for the judge’s review. Docket notices, minutes, decisions, and orders in CM/ECF.
All other duties as assigned.
This position is part of the U.S. District Court Clerk’s Office and will be assigned to the chambers of U.S. District Court Chief Judge Pamela Pepper
Receive and review incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements.
Answer routine inquiries regarding case status and provide assistance to the public as authorized, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive matters.
Schedule and attend court proceedings. Manage courtroom, including assuring presence of all necessary participants and organizing exhibits. Take notes of proceedings; prepare electronic minutes; upload audio of hearings to the court’s automated electronic filing system (CM/ECF).
Perform case management duties to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all documents and proceedings in CM/ECF. Perform quality assurance checks on electronically filed documents. Compile accurate statistical reports.
Act as liaison between the clerk’s office, attorneys, the public, and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently.
Draft minutes and short orders for the judge’s review. Docket notices, minutes, decisions, and orders in CM/ECF.
All other duties as assigned.
The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota is seeking a Programmer Analyst who will function as part of the IT automation team and focus on meeting the software and program needs for employees within District Court, Probation and Pretrial Services, and Bankruptcy Court. Employees enjoy a collaborative, respectful, and mission-focused environment where teamwork and a shared purpose drive innovation and efficiency. They also have access to professional development opportunities, including conferences, online training through Judiciary Online University (JOU), and court-hosted webinars, reflecting the court’s commitment to continuous learning and long-term career growth.
Programmer analysts perform professional work related to designing, modifying, and adapting existing software. Programmer analysts at this level of function are primarily responsible for writing code and meeting with end users to analyze their needs and to implement software solutions.
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California offers an exceptional work environment, offering competitive salaries and benefits, a schedule that supports work-life balance, access to an on-site fitness center, and the opportunity to join a team dedicated to upholding fairness and justice. The Financial Specialist position is based in San Francisco. Some telework is available after the orientation period. If you're ready to take the next step in your career while making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!
The United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office is recruiting for the position of Space and Facilities Specialist. Reporting to the Space and Facilities Manager, this role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, including administrative, technical, and professional tasks that are crucial for day-to-day building management and also for ensuring our emergency preparedness protocols are robust and effective.
The successful candidate must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with persons within the Court as well as with persons outside the Court. A demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others in a team environment is essential.
The Southern District of Florida, United States Probation Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Budget and Procurement Specialist. The incumbent performs and coordinates administrative, technical, and professional work related primarily to procurement activities and, to a lesser degree, budget, accounting and finance. Selected candidates may be placed at Classification Level (CL) 27 depending on qualifications, experience and budget funding.
This position is located in the Worcester Clerk’s Office of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts.
The Case Administrator electronically manages the progression of bankruptcy cases in an electronic case filing (CM/ECF) system by maintaining the official case records, monitoring the completion of the required procedural steps, and performing the necessary noticing, administrative, and clerical tasks. Duties include managing and quality controlling the assigned caseload to ensure timely progression in the CM/ECF system; scanning documents through an imaging system and monitoring the process; docketing hard copies of documents and issuing appropriate notices; daily filing; regular monitoring of email for issues/questions related to documents, files, and hearings; interacting with trustees and counsel; processing case conversions; preparing cases for closing; and providing non-legal information to the public.
The Case Administrator may also be tasked with other duties as assigned including serving as a back-up Electronic Court Recorder Operator. In that role, the Case Administrator will attend court proceedings and be responsible for making a verbatim recording of the court proceedings through the use and operation of electronic sound recording equipment and creating electronic log notes of the proceedings.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana is recruiting for a Systems & Network Administrator (25-USDC-4). This position resides within the Automation department of the Clerk’s Office and reports directly to the Assistant Director for Automation & Technology. Responsibilities are divided, with approximately 50% dedicated to networking and systems administration, and the remaining 50% focused on supporting the Court’s audiovisual (AV) technology as it transitions to an Audio-Visual over Internet Protocol (AVoIP) infrastructure.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa is seeking a senior level executive with experience as an administrator of a diverse and innovative organization to serve as the Bankruptcy Court’s Clerk of Court. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven record of leadership and accomplishment are required, preferably in a federal court or law-related environment. The Clerk of Court for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa works in collaboration with and reports directly to the Chief Bankruptcy Judge. This position is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The position is located in the District Court headquarters office in St. Louis, MO. This position is a shared position between the Procurement and Finance department which requires the incumbent to provide back-up coverage to multiple positions within each department. This position provides support to the District Court Clerk’s Office, Chambers, Probation and Pretrial Services agencies.
The Procurement & Finance Specialist will assist in the preparation and negotiation of specifications, solicitations, purchase orders, and terms of agreement. In conjunction with the supervisor(s), incumbents conduct in-depth research, analyze options, and communicate the results on matters that take into consideration finance, procurement and facility/building issues. Procurement & Finance Specialists implement, coordinate, monitor, and improve space and facilities and conduct activities that support the functioning of the court. Incumbents ensure adequate supplies, working equipment, and a safe and clean working environment. This position will also perform accounting and financial activities and ensure the accountability of funds collected, deposited, distributed, and disbursed. Procurement & Finance Specialists ensure accuracy and completeness of data, quality of service, and compliance with internal controls, government requirements, regulations, and policies, while preventing legal or personal liability against the court unit executive, and the employee. Assess requests for goods and services, ensuring they are allowable under limitations, restrictions, and policies. Verify that accounts have funds available for items being purchased.
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 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 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 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.