Courtroom Deputy/Case Manager

United States Courts; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Federal health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The United States Courts, Middle District of North Carolina, is seeking a Courtroom Deputy/Case Manager based in Greensboro, NC. The role supports a U.S.

Judge, manages the judge’s caseload, schedules trials and hearings, and coordinates courtroom operations with staff and the bar. Qualified candidates have at least three years of specialized experience in a court or law office, strong organizational and communication skills, ability to handle confidential information, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three years’ specialized experience in a law office or court setting.
• Candidate must work in fast-paced, demanding environment with professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to Judiciary ethics is required.
• Case docketing experience and knowledge of CM/ECF is desirable.
• NC Paralegal Certification and civil law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the judge’s caseload by monitoring filing, deadlines, and scheduling trials/hearings.
• Providing courtroom assistance and maintaining orderly proceedings; managing exhibits and assisting witnesses/jurors.
• Liaising among the clerk’s office, the bar, and the judge to ensure smooth proceedings.

Skills

Legal terminology

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Courtroom decorum

Docketing experience

CM/ECF knowledge

Education

NC Paralegal Certification (preferred)

Tools

CM/ECF

Case management systems

Job description

Court Name/Organization North Carolina Middle District Court

Overview of the Position The Clerk of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina is accepting applications for the position of Courtroom Deputy/Case Manager in Greensboro, NC. The Courtroom Deputy is an employee of the clerk's office, whose duty station will be in Greensboro. The Courtroom Deputy will be assigned to a U.S. Judge located in the Greensboro Courthouse. Occasional travel to courthouses in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and/or Durham may be required.

• Managing the judge’s caseload by monitoring the filing of documents, responses, and deadlines; setting dates and times for trials, hearings, and other necessary matters; and assisting the judge and judicial staff with case progression
• Providing courtroom assistance by ensuring the orderly flow of proceedings, managing exhibits, assisting witnesses and jurors, and maintaining courtroom decorum
• Serving as a liaison among the clerk’s office, the bar, and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three years’ specialized experience which provided knowledge of legal terminology and procedure that might be found in a law office or other court in the judicial system
• The successful candidate must have experience in a fast-paced and demanding environment with the ability to present a professional demeanor at all times
• The candidate must have excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills
• The ability to maintain confidential information and abide by Judiciary ethical standards is also required
• Case docketing experience, strong computer skills and knowledge of CM/ECF is desirable
• To be appointed at the CL 27 level, experience must include at least one year equivalent to work at the CL 26 level
• Preference will be given to applicants who have experience and judgment with legal documents, such as those which might be found in a law office or in another court in the judicial system, or prior paralegal experience. Strong preference is given to candidates who have a North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification and experience in civil law.

Employee Benefits

Federal benefits include eleven paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System and matching and tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan. Optional participation in Federal Health Insurance, Supplemental Dental/Vision Insurance, Federal Group Life Insurance Program, and Flexible Benefits Program. A comprehensive summary of benefit information is available for review via Benefits | United States Courts (uscourts.gov) .

The selectee for this position is subject to a criminal record check and satisfactory adjudication by the employing office to be eligible for employment. Due to the sensitivity level of this position, candidates may be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Candidates completing the AO-78 must complete questions 18-20 regarding their criminal history. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying. All available information, past and present, favorable, and unfavorable, about the reliability and trustworthiness of an individual will be considered when making an employment suitability determination. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individual’s date of hire.

Due to the volume of applications received, only the best qualified applicants will be invited for personal interviews. The U.S. District Court is a smoke-free environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

*Interview and relocation expenses are not reimbursable.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.