Chief Deputy Clerk

United States Courts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts in New Orleans seeks a Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II) to act as an alter ego to the Clerk of Court and manage all Clerk’s Office operations, including appeal processing and case management. The role covers day-to-day administration, personnel, budgeting, and procurement, with responsibility for setting goals and timelines.

The incumbent will lead studies and special projects and serve as acting Clerk in their absence.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative and management functions in court or similar environment.
• Ability to oversee appeal processing and case management.
• Experience with budgets, procurement, personnel, and reporting.
• Familiarity with records maintenance and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all appeal processing and case management activities, ensuring records are maintained in compliance with established procedures and quality control standards.
• Managing the day-to-day administration of the Clerk’s Office, including personnel, statistical reporting, automation, budget, and procurement.
• Developing organizational goals and objectives and establishing plans, priorities, and deadlines for completion of work.
• Conducting studies and performing special projects relating to the business of the court.
• Acting for the Clerk in his absence.

Job description

Overview of the Position The Clerk’s Office for the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans isaccepting 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.The Chief Deputy Clerk reports directly to the Clerk of Court and is responsible foradministrative and management functions including but not limited to: (1) overseeing all appeal processing and case management activities, ensuring records are maintained in compliance with established procedures and quality control standards; (2) managing the day-to-day administration of the Clerk’s Office, including personnel, statistical reporting, automation, budget, and procurement; (3) developing organizational goals and objectives and establishing plans, priorities, and deadlines for completion of work; (4) conducting studies and performing special projects relating to the business of the court; and (5) acting for the Clerk in his absence.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.