Chief Deputy, Operations

The Chief Deputy's 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. Representative Duties: Assist with developing and executing strategic and long-range plans of the Clerk's office and the court. Interpret and apply the appropriate statutes, rules, and operating procedures, including the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures and local internal policies and controls. Manages the docketing, calendaring, and case materials functions of the Clerk's Office and the staff members who perform those functions; implements the policies and procedures established by the Clerk of Court. Consulting with the Clerk of Court and judges on court policies and procedures, making recommendations as needed. Oversee the flow of paper and electronic documents within the Clerk's Office. Regularly analyzes the efficiency of this process, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements changes in consultation with the Clerk of Court. Works with the Clerk of Court to establish processes to ensure filers' compliance with court rules. Works closely with the business owner for the Appellate Case Management System (ACMS) and partners with the Information Technology unit to further customize and develop the application to support the needs of the court. Partners with the Information Technology unit as needed to define and generate statistical reports capturing key workload metrics and monitoring the progression of cases through the court. Serving as a liaison to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, chambers, other court units, the Office of the U.S. Trustee, the U.S. Marshals Service, and various bar associations. Serves as staff to the Advisory Committee on Rules and Internal Operating Procedures. Oversee the process of amending court rules. Serves as Staff to the Appellate Lawyers Representatives' Committee. Oversees Civics and Continuing Education Programs sponsored by the Court. Prepare comprehensive memoranda, reports, and correspondence; draft administrative orders, proposed procedures and local rules; complete complex projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court. Serves as the custodian of official court records and assumes the duties of the Clerk of Court in their absence. Performing other duties as assigned.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Direct deposit of pay required.

Graduate degree in judicial, public or business administration, political science, criminal justice, law, management or related field from an accredited university.

We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including, but not limited to, budgetary issues. Said modifications may occur without prior written or other notice. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The 9th Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.

Please submit a PDF application through the Court's Career Portal that includes: Cover letter Resume Two letters of recommendation or references Only complete applications will be considered. Priority given to applications received by March 6, 2026.

Cover letter Resume Two letters of recommendation or references