Courtroom Deputy & Docket Clerk

U.S. Courts; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Courts seeks a Docket Clerk/Courtroom Deputy to support a District Judge by maintaining the official case events summary on the docket sheet and attending court proceedings as needed.

This role requires a strong focus on accuracy, professionalism, and efficient use of court technologies. Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and excellent computer skills to manage case files and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders within the federal court

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in clerical procedures and rules.
• Ability to use automated software for word processing, data processing and report generation.
• Professional or businesslike approach and attire required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the official case events summary on the docket sheet.
• Attend court proceedings as needed to support a District Judge.
• Interact with judges, coworkers, the public, and the Bar to uphold court standards.

Skills

Clerical procedures

Computer skills

Team attitude

Tools

Word processing software

Data processing

Report generation tools

Job description

The U.S. Courts seeks a Docket Clerk/Courtroom Deputy to support a District Judge by maintaining the official case events summary on the docket sheet and attending court proceedings as needed.

This role requires a strong focus on accuracy, professionalism, and efficient use of court technologies. Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and excellent computer skills to manage case files and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders within the federal court