Courtroom Deputy

United States Courts; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is seeking a Courtroom Deputy for a U.S. District Judge to manage criminal caseload, calendar hearings, and enforce deadlines.

This role works closely with the judge, chambers staff, attorneys, and the public in a fast-paced environment in Sherman, TX. The position requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, confidentiality, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Three years specialized court experience or equivalent work experience in a legal environment or closely related field.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in applying recurring procedures and using specialized terminology that demonstrates the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of legal terminology.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Experience interacting effectively and appropriately with others as a team.
• Good judgment, pleasant temperament, integrity, trustworthiness, and the strong character required of an officer of the judiciary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information, and exercise discretion at all times.
• Self-motivation, professional demeanor, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technology proficiency and adaptability. Must be experienced with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Prior experience with the court’s case management system (CM/ECF) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring and monitoring deadlines; review filings and responses to orders.
• Coordinate hearings and inform judge and staff of case progression.
• Schedule conferences, hearings, trials; inform jurors and schedule interpreters/reporters.
• Set up courtroom, ensure participants present, administer oaths, handle evidence systems.
• Assist with jury selection and maintain records of jury attendance.
• Prepare and docket minute entries summarizing proceedings and rulings.
• Assist parties with obtaining transcripts.
• Draft form orders and judgments for judge’s approval.
• Enter and reconcile statistical information for the Administrative Office.
• Docket pleadings, orders, judgments, minutes using CM/ECF.
• Review document quality for proper docketing; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CM/ECF

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is a public service-oriented organization focused on providing exceptional customer service to the court, members of the legal community and the general public. Currently, we are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to serve as a Courtroom Deputy to a U.S. District Judge, with a start date of Nov. 30, 2026. There are seven Clerk’s Offices within the Eastern District of Texas: Beaumont, Lufkin, Marshall, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana and Tyler.

Announcement Number https://txed.uscourts.gov/?q=current-job-openings/15598

The Courtroom Deputy manages the judge’s criminal caseload, attends and logs court proceedings, and processes orders. As a member of the Clerk’s Office staff, the Courtroom Deputy serves as a liaison with the judge, chambers staff, attorneys, federal agencies, and members of the public. This job requires a high level of knowledge and attention to detail as it entails complex case management. The position also requires a high standard of professionalism as it has significant courtroom responsibilities.

Representative duties include:

• Manage the judge’s cases by calendaring and monitoring deadlines and reviewing filings of pertinent documents and responses to judicial orders.


• Monitor case movement and coordinate hearings to ensure cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Review case management reports for necessary actions. Inform judge and chambers staff of case progression.


• Serve as primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case processes. Inform the jury clerk of upcoming trials and needs for jurors and schedule court interpreters and court reporters when necessary.


• Ensure the orderly flow of courtroom proceedings, which includes setting up the courtroom, assuring the presence of all necessary participants, administering oaths, assisting with electronic evidence presentation systems, operating equipment that records court proceedings when a court reporter is not required, assisting the judge and parties during jury selection, maintaining records of jury selection and attendance, managing hearing and trial exhibits, and maintaining contact with counsel during jury deliberations.


• Prepare and docket minute entries that summarize the courtroom proceedings and rulings.


• Assist parties and the public with obtaining transcripts.


• Draft form orders and judgments for the judge’s approval.


• Enter and reconcile statistical information required by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.


• Docket pleadings, other filings, orders, judgments, and minutes of court utilizing the court’s Case Management / Electronic Case Files system (CM/ECF).


• Review the quality of documents electronically filed by parties, ensuring that documents are appropriately and accurately docketed.


• Perform a variety of other Clerk’s Office duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three years specialized court experience or equivalent work experience in a legal environment or closely related field.


• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.


• Experience in applying recurring procedures and using specialized terminology that demonstrates the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws.


• Attention to detail and accuracy.


• Understanding of legal terminology.


• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.


• Experience interacting effectively and appropriately with others as a team.


• Good judgment, pleasant temperament, integrity, trustworthiness, and the strong character required of an officer of the judiciary.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information, and exercise discretion at all times.


• Self-motivation, professional demeanor, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Technology proficiency and adaptability. Must be experienced with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.


• Prior experience with the court’s case management system (CM/ECF) is preferred.

Employee Benefits

The U.S. District Court falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Judiciary employees serve under “Excepted Appointment” and are considered “at-will” employees. As such, employment may be terminated by either the employer or the employee with or without cause. Federal Civil Service classifications/regulations do not apply; however, court employees are entitled to similar benefits as other federal employees. These benefits include participation in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System which contributes to the Social Security Retirement Program, the Federal Employees’ Health Benefits Program, Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer matching contributions), paid holidays and annual/sick leave accrual. See the U.S. Courts website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits.

William M. Steger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 211 West Ferguson Street, Room 106, Tyler, Texas 75702.

Reference number: 2026-22 Courtroom Deputy

Email: [e-mail]

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.