Job Details for Courtroom Deputy Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen
| Court Name/Organization | California Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The courtroom deputy clerk provides administrative support in and out of the courtroom. This position calls for accuracy, diplomacy, and sensitivity in dealing with judges, attorneys, members of government agencies, and the general public. Successful courtroom deputy clerks work with meticulous attention to detail, create systems to organize and prioritize tasks, and communicate with calm confidence. Periodically, other duties may be assigned. |
| Location | San Jose, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 03/17/2025 - 03/28/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Announcement Number | FY25-16 |
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Position Description
Courtroom deputy clerks are responsible for managing judges' cases by:
- Scheduling hearings, trials, and conferences, and coordinating presence in courtroom of parties, attorneys, jurors, other court staff, and members of other court-related agencies
- Attending court and managing the orderly flow of court proceedings
- Creating documents to record pertinent results of courtroom proceedings
- Docketing court orders in the electronic docketing system and monitoring the filing of documents to ensure timely filing by parties
- Responding to inquiries from attorneys, self-represented litigants, agencies, and the public, and acting as liaison between these individuals and the judge
- Informing judge and staff of case progress
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The successful applicant must have:
- For CL-26 one-year specialized experience, including at least one year at or equivalent to work at CL-25
- For CL-27 two years specialized experience, including at least one year specialized experience at or equivalent to CL-26
For placement at salary levels above minimum up to and including step 25, (considering court- preferred skills and an evaluation of quality of experience), at least two years specialized experience at or equivalent to work at CL-26.
Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical experience involving the routine use of specialized terminology, and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or personnel/payroll operations.
Desirable Qualifications
- Interest in public service
- Prior courtroom experience
- in state or federal court
- in both civil and criminal proceedings
- from pretrial to verdict in civil or criminal proceedings
- with trial support and technology experience
- Experience using automated systems for filing documents and extracting relevant information
- A bachelor’s degree
Employee Benefits
Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications pursuant to the policies and guidelines set forth in the Court Personnel System (CPS). Employees qualify for retirement plans, federal employee's group health insurance, life insurance, dental/vision insurances, and flexible benefits. For more information about federal court benefits, please visit: www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Miscellaneous
Courtroom deputy clerks are responsible for managing judges' cases by:
- Scheduling hearings, trials, and conferences, and coordinating presence in courtroom of parties, attorneys, jurors, other court staff, and members of other court-related agencies
- Attending court and managing the orderly flow of court proceedings
- Creating documents to record pertinent results of courtroom proceedings
- Docketing court orders in the electronic docketing system and monitoring the filing of documents to ensure timely filing by parties
- Responding to inquiries from attorneys, self-represented litigants, agencies, and the public, and acting as liaison between these individuals and the judge
- Informing judge and staff of case progress
- Other duties as assigned
Application Info
To apply, complete the online application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtscand and upload a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format where requested.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.