Job Details for Clerk of Court
| Court Name/Organization: | Nevada Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position: | The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada, is seeking a highly qualified professional with experience in leading a complex, innovative, and fast-paced organization to serve as the Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court serves under the direction of the Chief Judge and is responsible for performing the statutory duties pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 751. The Bankruptcy Judges of the district appoint the Clerk of Court, who has overall management authority and responsibility for the court’s non-judicial functions. The Clerk of Court holds the highest non-judicial position in the court. The position requires a dynamic individual with superior management abilities and technical expertise. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are vital, along with a proven record of leadership and accomplishments. The court has locations in Las Vegas, Nevada ( Foley Courthouse) and Reno, Nevada (Clifton Young Courthouse). Travel between the two locations is required. The court has jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases filed in the District of Nevada. The clerk’s office has approximately 35 employees and provides operational and administrative support to the court’s five judges and chambers staff. Nevada is among the most tax-friendly states in the U.S. with residents enjoying no income tax. |
| Location: | Las Vegas, NV |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 10/01/2024 - 12/30/2024 |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | JSP 17 |
| Salary: | $197,601 - $228,802 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | https://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/ |
| Announcement Number: | 24-07 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Representative Duties:
- Consulting with the judges on court policies and procedures, and making recommendations as needed
- Understanding and implementing statutes, rules, and procedures affecting court operations
- Overseeing the fulfillment of the court’s bankruptcy responsibilities including maintaining an accurate docket, issuing appropriate and timely notices, and providing excellent customer service
- Inspiring and modeling excellence – personally and through strategic planning
- Fostering a culture that values and delivers good customer service
- Safeguarding the integrity of official court records in the Clerk’s custody
- Supervising and directing non-chambers staff
- Preparing and managing the court’s annual budget, which includes budgetary and staffing projections
- Maintaining and satisfying internal control procedures and external audit requirements
- Working with the judges, bar, and public to improve the delivery of court services
- Interacting with governmental agencies on matters that bear on court business
- Hiring, assigning, and training of personnel efficiently and effectively
- Developing and administering comprehensive emergency preparedness plans
- Preparing statistical studies and reports for the court, the circuit, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and the Judicial Conference of the United States
- Working with managers to plan and oversee systems and technology, inventory control, space and facilities, human resources management, procurement, financial management, and statistical analysis and reporting
- Serving as a liaison to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, other court units, the Office of the U.S. Trustee, the General Services Administration, and various bar associations
- Managing the Employment Dispute Resolution Plan
- Performing other related duties that the court may require
Qualification
This position calls for a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in public service or business. That background should provide a thorough understanding of administrative and human aspects of managing an organization. At least three of the ten years of experience should have been in a management or supervisory role, preferably within a court setting. Preference will be given to candidates with bankruptcy knowledge and/or bankruptcy court experience.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Preference may be given to candidates whose education is in government, or business, public or judicial administration.
The successful candidate will be an ethical leader who can clearly describe his or her leadership style, vision, and professional values. The court fosters a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. The Clerk of Court must therefore maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills, good judgment, and solid problem-solving experience. Proven leadership talent is expected, along with outstanding oral and written expression. The Clerk of Court must also have the ability to foster strong and effective working relationships.
Benefits
Court employees are considered at-will and are not covered by federal civil service rules. They are, however, entitled to the same benefits as other federal employees.
These include:
- 13 days paid vacation for the first three years employment, 20 days after 3 years, 26days after 15 years
- 13 days paid sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance
- Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program
- Federal Employees Retirement System
- Tax-deferred and Roth retirement savings and investment plan under the Thrift
- Savings Plan
- Long-Term Care Insurance Program
- Flexible Spending Program
Please visit http://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits for additional information on benefits.
How To Apply
To ensure consideration, promptly submit the following as a single PDF document:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of three professional references with current contact information
- Completed and signed “AO 78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment” (fillable form can be found under “About the Court” and “Employment Opportunities” at www.nvb.uscourts.gov)
- Narrative statement of not more than two pages describing the applicant’s leadership style, vision, and professional values
Application packages must be emailed to HR Manager, Denise Kirkling-Styles: hr@nvb.uscourts.gov with subject line, “Clerk of Court #24-07”, and will not be considered complete unless all items have been received by Human Resources. Incomplete application packets will disqualify the applicant from further consideration.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court reserves the right to amend the conditions of this job vacancy announcement, or to withdraw the announcement at any time without prior written or other notice.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.