Courtroom Deputy

U.S. Courts; Buffalo (NY); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Courts is seeking a Courtroom Deputy Clerk to serve as the public face of the court and assist attorneys and the public in navigating court procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy, professionalism, and strong communication under court guidelines.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of specialized clerical experience; preferred qualifications cite a bachelor's degree in a related field and a JD, with preference for courtroom administration experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of specialized clerical or administrative experience applying rules and using specialized software.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Description du poste

The Courtroom Deputy Clerk is the \"face\" of the court to much of the public and attorneys who practice in the Court and helps create positive public impressions about the Judiciary. To learn more about career opportunities in the Judiciary, view a brief video.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of specialized experience such as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. 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 human resources/payroll operations.

Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills

• Candidates must demonstrate exceptional computer skills; a demonstrated ability to thoroughly research and solve problems; ability to reason through, analyze, and interpret written communications; ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments; superior oral and written communications skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; personal integrity and exceptional judgment; and a professional demeanor and appearance appropriate in a Court environment.
• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline appropriate to the position. A juris doctor is also preferred but not required.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have courtroom administrative experience.