Courtroom Deputy Clerk — Case Admin & Courtroom Support

United States District Court; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York seeks a Courtroom Deputy Clerk in Buffalo to support a United States Magistrate Judge. You will manage calendars, oversee deadlines, coordinate courtside proceedings, and assist with jury-related tasks, court reporting, and orders.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficient use of electronic filing systems are essential in this role. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of specialized clerical/administrative experience using clerical procedures and automated software for word processing, data entry or report generation.

Responsibilities

• Manage judge’s caseload, calendaring, deadlines, filings and timely responses to orders.
• Keep judge and staff informed of case progress.
• Schedule court proceedings, court reporters, and interpreters.
• Coordinate with jury administrator for trials and juror needs.
• Assist in jury selection and record-keeping of attendance.
• Perform docketing and quality control of electronic filings.

Skills

Docket management

Courtroom coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

Electronic filing systems

Job description

The United States District Court for the Western District of New York seeks a Courtroom Deputy Clerk in Buffalo to support a United States Magistrate Judge. You will manage calendars, oversee deadlines, coordinate courtside proceedings, and assist with jury-related tasks, court reporting, and orders.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficient use of electronic filing systems are essential in this role. Training provided.