Courtroom Deputy

United States Courts; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Middle District of Florida seeks a full-time Courtroom Clerk in the Orlando division to support the court's mission of fair and impartial justice. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, computer, analytical, organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills, along with a strong work ethic.

The Courtroom Clerk will schedule trials and hearings, monitor case filings, draft orders, docket judgments, and assist with courtroom proceedings, exhibits, and witnesses.

Qualifications

• Three years at a progressively responsible administrative level.
• Professional, cooperative demeanor and strong administrative, organizational, analytical, and writing ability.
• Solid computer skills, preferably with Word and Windows.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent customer service and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Schedule trials, hearings and other events; monitor case filings.
• Draft judgments and orders for judge's approval; docket judgments and notices.
• Prepare files for the judge's use in court and docket minute entries.
• Attend court sessions and assist with orderly proceedings; manage exhibits and witnesses.
• Liaise between the clerk's office, the bar, and the judge; maintain knowledge of courtroom equipment and schedules.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance of submitted documents.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Word/Windows)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Windows

Job description

Overview of the Position The Middle District of Florida seeks a full-time Courtroom Clerk in the Orlando division to serve the court in its mission to provide fair and impartial justice to all. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, computer, analytical, organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills, along with a strong work ethic and resilience.

The Courtroom Clerk manages all aspects of criminal and civil cases pending in the Middle District of Florida by scheduling trials, hearings and other events; monitoring case filings by using reports and information from the automated case management system; preparing files for the judge's use in court; drafting judgments and other orders for the judge's approval; docketing judgments, orders and notices; and working with the judge and chambers staff to ensure cases are progressing smoothly and efficiently.
The Courtroom Clerk attends court sessions, assisting with the orderly flow of proceedings. This includes arranging the courtroom, assuring the presence of all necessary participants, ensuring courtroom technology is working properly, managing exhibits, assisting witnesses and jurors, maintaining courtroom decorum, taking notes of proceedings and rulings, and preparing and docketing minute entries for the record.

Additionally, the Courtroom Clerk performs various clerical functions to support the effective coordination and administration of court operations, including quality control reviews to ensure the accuracy and compliance of submitted documents.

The Courtroom Clerk acts as a liaison between the clerk's office, other court agencies, the bar, and the judge, and serves as a primary source of information about courtroom equipment and the court's schedule.

Qualifications

Three years at a progressively responsible administrative level which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Requires a professional, cooperative, and congenial demeanor at all times and strong administrative, organizational, analytical, and writing ability. Requires solid computer skills, preferably with Word and Windows. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people tactfully and courteously
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic

Employee Benefits

• CL 26: $54,372 - $88,366
  • $54,372 - $67,970 New federal employees*
  • $54,372 - $88,366 Current or former federal employees*
• CL 27: $59,732 - $97,098
  • $59,732 - $74,678 New federal employees*
  • $59,732 - $97,098 Current or former federal employees*

*Starting salary adjustments prioritize prior federal service, with some recognition of relevant work experience and prior salary history. Applicants with prior federal court experience may be eligible for a starting salary above the minimum.Starting salary at the CL 27 for the Courtroom Clerk requires prior Federal Courtroom Clerk experience. Promotion potential from CL 26 to the CL 27 level without further competition after one year.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
• Employees must use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
• The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.