Chief Deputy Clerk

United-States-Courts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans seeks a Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II) to assist the Clerk of Court by overseeing and directing all Clerk’s Office operations. The role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on management of administrative processes.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, six years of progressively responsible experience in public service or business, including three years in supervisory roles, plus strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, or legal work experience in public service or business.
• At least three of the six years must be supervisory/managerial experience with strong communication and problem-solving.
• Significant knowledge of office automation and aptitude to learn court case management systems.
• Creativity and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all Clerk’s Office operations as Chief Deputy Clerk.
• Support the Clerk of Court in administrative and managerial functions.
• Supervise staff, manage resources, and ensure efficient workflow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Post-graduate degree preferred (law/public administration/business)

Tools

Office automation

Case management systems

Job description

The Clerk's Office for the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is accepting applications for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II). The Chief Deputy Clerk is an alter ego to the Clerk of Court and assists in overseeing and managing all aspects of Clerk's Office operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of six years progressively responsible administrative, professional, or legal work experience in public service or business that provided a thorough knowledge of concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management and administrative processes.
• At least three of the six years of experience must be specialized experience in supervisory, managerial, or professional work that demonstrates proven skills in managing limited resources, excellent analytical skills, mature judgement, solid organizational management and problem-solving experience, strong employee-relation and interpersonal skills, and superior oral and written communication skills.
• Significant knowledge of office automation and demonstrated aptitude to learn the court's case management systems.
• Creativity and initiative.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• One or more post-graduate degrees in law, judicial or public administration, business, political science, or a related field are highly preferred.
• Experience in the federal judiciary or executive administration, including familiarity with budgetary, fiscal, personnel, procurement, and information technology issues.
• Admission to practice law before the highest court of a state, territory, commonwealth or possession of the United States.
• Complex case management experience and/or management experience in a federal court.
• Substantial professional experience as a practicing attorney, a federal law clerk, and/or a state appellate court law clerk.