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The Chief Deputy Clerk is an executive-level management position that serves as a second-in-command to the Clerk of Court, assisting the Clerk in the supervision and management of the Portland and Bangor offices and acting on behalf of the Clerk in the Clerk’s absence. This position has regular interaction with judges, high level officials of other organizations and agencies, and members of the bar and public. The
incumbent reviews and analyzes organizational structure, reporting relationships, and functional assignments; assists with staff development, and change management to meet current and future needs of the office; establishes and adjusts long range schedules, priorities, and deadlines for operational and administrative services; and analyzes the quantity and quality of work and takes or recommends necessary corrective actions.
The Chief Deputy also assists the Clerk with planning, developing, and implementing office and operational policies and procedures to enhance the productivity of the organization; strategic planning in an environment of limited and decreasing resources; managing the annual budget; hiring and assigning personnel, as well as designing and managing training programs; and managing space and facilities and working with the General Services Administration (GSA).
The incumbent prepares statistical and narrative reports; makes recommendations to the clerk of court on various management matters; completes complex projects, including implementation of new local or national programs; and assists in providing leadership, management, and supervision of operational and administrative services through coaching, mentoring, training, and facilitating constructive communication.
Position Summary: The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk. This is a senior-level management position reporting directly to the Clerk of Court. Under the direction of the Clerk, the Chief Deputy manages the operations and administrative activities of the Clerk’s Office and assists in the performance of the statutory duties of the office. The Chief Deputy assists the Clerk in providing management and leadership of all non-judicial functions and activities of the Court.
The Court has three presiding judges,1 chambers employees, and approximately 30 Clerk’s Office employees. The business of the Court is conducted at three divisional offices located in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. The position requires interaction with Judges, lawyers, and other senior officials, within and outside the Judiciary.
The Chief Deputy is principally responsible for effectively managing Court support services including automation, case administration, courtroom services, intake, records management, training, statistical reporting, quality control, finance and budget, procurement, space and facilities, and human resources. The Chief Deputy serves as second-in-command to the Clerk regarding the supervision, management, and administration of the Clerk’s Office.
The Chief Deputy analyzes the quality and quantity of work, recommends corrective actions, consults and makes recommendations to the Clerk on various management matters. The Chief Deputy also assists the Clerk with the development, implementation, and refinement of procedures to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the Clerk’s Office; organizational and strategic planning; application of the Guide to Judiciary Policy, Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and Local Rules of the Court; and preparation of reports and district-wide projects. Travel to divisional offices and to conferences (both locally and nationally) is required.
This position is in the Clerk’s Office of the U.S. District Court in Milwaukee, WI, and reports to the Financial Administrator. The Financial Specialist assists in performing and coordinating administrative, technical, and professional work related to financial and accounting activities of the court. This includes compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies and internal controls.
Our case administrators are the “face” of the Court to much of the public and attorneys who practice in the Court. Individuals join this entry level staff position and train on the job. The employee performs various functions and assists in maintaining and processing case information and assists in managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition. Work is performed in an office setting. Some lifting may be required. Occasional travel in the District may be required. Click here to view a brief video about case administrators.
This position is in the Clerk’s Office and reports directly to the District Court Executive. The incumbent supports the Office of the District Court Executive, Chief Deputies of Administration and Operations, as well as other administrative service departments. Performs a variety of administrative, technical, and professional work related to multiple administrative functions, ensuring compliance with the appropriate guidelines, policies and approved internal controls. The incumbent serves as a central resource for meeting coordination, outreach functions and requests for information and assists in the planning and coordination of court sponsored events and ceremonies. This position also serves as a back up to other executive office support staff.
Work is performed in an office setting, with occasional non-business work hours. Work may occur at off-site meeting locations or temporary duty stations. Occasional travel may be required for meetings and conferences.
This position is located in the Clerk’s Office, reporting directly to the Operations Supervisor or Case Management Supervisor. The employee performs general and specialized case management functions. The duties involve managing the district or magistrate judge’s caseload, attending and logging court proceedings, drafting orders, processing orders, and recording proceedings. This job entails a high level of knowledge and complexity regarding court or courtroom operations. In addition, the employee functions at the fully proficient level of courtroom work, including complete calendar responsibilities. Work is performed in an office setting or a courtroom. Some lifting may be required to handle and set up equipment in the courtroom. Occasional travel inside and outside of the district is required. Occasional work during non-business work hours may be required.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Case Administrator I, located in Columbus, Ohio. This position reports to the Office Supervisor.
The Case Administrator manages the progression of bankruptcy cases from 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 associated with case management. The incumbent receives and reviews incoming documents for conformity with federal and local rules and is proficient in all facets of customer service.
This position is in the Clerk’s Office and reports to an Operations Supervisor. The Operations Coordinator oversees the assignment and reassignment of court reporters and contract court reporters ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of workload with respect to hours and days in court for official court reporters. The employee monitors the production of transcripts to ensure compliance with production time and cost requirement policies. The employee assists Operations Supervisors with the planning and coordinating work activities of operations staff.
Work is performed in an office setting. Some lifting of equipment, records, and boxes is required. Occasional travel within the District may be required. Occasional work during non-business work hours may be required.
This position is in the Clerk’s Office and reports to the Chief Deputy of Operations. The employee is responsible for the supervision of staff involved in the Operations section of the Clerk's Office, including Jury staff. The employee is also responsible for reporting statistical data to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Acts as back-up to other supervisors in Operations. Occasional travel inside and outside of the district is required. Occasional work during non-business work hours may be required.
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Courtroom Deputy (40 hours/week). The position is based in the Scranton Clerk’s Office and reports to the Operations Supervisor. The Courtroom Deputy provides administrative and operational support to a United States District Judge. Travel to the other divisional offices (Harrisburg, Williamsport and Wilkes-Barre), as well as business travel, may be required. This position may also require working beyond normal business hours.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Mississippi is currently accepting applications for a Case Administrator. This is a full-time permanent position within the Clerk’s Office.
Position Overview and Representative Duties:
The Case Administrator manages the progression of bankruptcy cases from 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 associated with case management. The incumbent receives and reviews incoming court documents for conformity with federal and local rules; and performs customer service and cashier duties for the purpose of providing procedural information and collecting court fees.
The Clerk’s Office for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee is seeking a highly motivated, very organized, detail oriented, and team focused individual for a full-time Budget and Procurement Specialist position in the Chattanooga divisional office. The Budget and Procurement Specialist is responsible for developing and managing the annual budget and spending plan. The incumbent prepares, justifies, and executes budget requests; assists with policy development regarding financial, budget, and procurement matters; and develops, maintains, and analyzes budget records and reports. The Budget and Procurement Specialist conducts research, trend analysis, and audits to support budget recommendations and adjusts funding and spending plans as needed in collaboration with the Clerk of Court. Incumbent performs activities which include preparing specifications, negotiating service contracts, and preparing purchase orders. The position provides oversight of allotments and expenditures to ensure compliance with Judiciary policy, applicable laws, and internal controls.
The Chief Deputy is a professional leadership position responsible for the day-to-day administration and supervision of operations and various administrative functions of the Clerk of Court's office. The Chief Deputy reports directly to the Clerk of Court and assists the Clerk with supervision, planning, developing, and implementing office policies, procedures, programs, and managing Court operations. Primary focus is on managing operations related to case flow, including docketing, calendaring, and case materials. The incumbent works closely with judges, court personnel, other courts and governmental agencies to improve the case flow process and overall operations of the court.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California seeks qualified applicants for a Temporary Law Clerk position in the Court’s San Fernando Valley Division, which is located in Woodland Hills, for a term through no earlier than April 3, 2026 and potentially through August 28, 2027. 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, Lexis, and Word is required. Starting salary is dependent upon applicant’s qualifications and experience. Start date will be January 5, 2026 or later, depending on the availability of a qualified candidate.
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Central District of California. 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 Los Angeles, California.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for two Bankruptcy Judgeships for the Northern District of California. These positions are available immediately. The selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty stations for these positions are San Francisco, California, and San Jose, California.