Courtroom Deputy I or II

Attends court sessions and conferences. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom and assuring the presence of all necessary participants. Manages and organizes exhibits used in court proceedings, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems. Operates recording equipment to record court proceedings. Takes notes of proceedings and rulings and prepares minute entries electronically. Responsible for docketing minutes of all court proceedings and documents filed in court on the civil and criminal docket in ECF. Dockets orders, pleadings and judgments. Reviews cases or reports for necessary actions. Drafts orders and notices as required for the judge's approval. Manages judge's cases by calendaring and monitoring deadlines and monitoring the filing of pertinent documents and the timely responses to judicial orders. Prepares judgment and statement of reasons in criminal cases, dockets judgments and distributes documents as directed. Coordinates hearings, including the use of Zoom, Teams, or other remote access technology. Serves as primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case proceedings. Schedules court reporters and answers questions from parties and the public regarding obtaining transcripts. Schedules interpreters in person and remotely. Manages the Telephone Interpreting Program (TIP) including setting up and troubleshooting the system and training counsel in the use of the equipment. Trains counsel in the use of electronic courtroom technology as needed. Keeps the judge and immediate staff informed of case progress. Acts as liaison between the clerk's office, the bar, the public, and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Informs jury clerk of upcoming trials and need for jurors. Assists the judge and parties in jury selection and maintains records of jury selection and attendance. Maintains contact with counsel during deliberations. Arranges for the appointment of attorneys when such services are requested for defendants in criminal cases or ordered in civil cases. Assists in the accurate statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office. Reviews the quality of electronically filed documents, ensuring that all orders and automated entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and makes corrective entries as needed. May perform case administration duties and/or provide training assistance to employees performing case administration duties and administrative tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be able to attend court proceedings that may start before, or go past, the incumbent's normal work hours. Successful applicants will be asked to show proof that they can legally work in the United States. Successful candidate will undergo a full fingerprint and background records check. Any applicant selected for a position will be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the background investigation. Mandatory electronic direct deposit of salary payment. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees [available to applicants to view at the court website: www.ctd.uscourts.gov.

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 the specialized experience, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

Employees of the U.S. District Court are Excepted Service Appointments. Excepted service appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause by the court. The court will not reimburse external candidates for interview travel or relocation expenses. The United States District Court is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.

Please attach in PDF format your cover letter, resume, salary history, and the Judicial Branch Federal Employment Application (AO 78) to the Human Resources Department: [email protected]. Applicants must also submit a narrative statement addressing the following: In addition to covering court matters, CRDs have a great deal of responsibility regarding case management, scheduling, preparing draft orders, docketing text entries, preparing and running monthly reports, and serving as the chambers' liaison for the Clerk's Office, the bar, and the public. All of this requires excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask, prioritize work and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Explain why you feel you are the person that fits the bill based on this criterion. Open until filled with preference given to those applications received by February 14, 2026.

Cover Letter Resume Salary History Judicial Branch Federal Employment Application (AO 78) Narrative Statement See 'How to Apply' section for details.