Courtroom Deputy

United States Courts; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts in Monroe, LA, seeks a Clerk’s Office professional serving as a Courtroom Deputy. The incumbent supports the Deputy-in-Charge, handling general and specialized case management, attending and logging court proceedings, and ensuring accurate order processing and record-keeping.

The role requires thorough knowledge of complex court operations and flexibility to work in an office or courtroom setting, with occasional travel and after-hours responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Magistrate Judge’s caseload and court proceedings.
• Attend and log court proceedings and recording of proceedings.
• Draft, process, and issue orders as required.
• Apply knowledge of complex court operations in daily functions.

Job description

Overview of the Position This position is in the Clerk’s Office, reporting directly to the Deputy-in-Charge. The incumbent performs general and specialized case management functions. The duties involve managing the Magistrate Judge’s caseload, attending and logging court proceedings, drafting orders, processing orders, and recording proceedings. This job entails a high level of knowledge regarding complex court operations. In addition, the Courtroom Deputy functions at the fully proficient level for all courtroom work assignments. Work is performed in an office setting or a courtroom. Occasional travel inside and outside of the district is required. Occasional work during non-business work hours is required.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.