Courtroom Deputy: Judge's Case Manager & Liaison

United States Courts; Tyler (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Federal Employees’ Retirement System

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Federal Employees’ Health Benefits

Federal Employees’ Group LifeInsurance

Descripción de la vacante

United States Courts in Tyler, TX seeks a Courtroom Deputy to manage a judge’s caseload, log court proceedings, and process orders. The role requires paralegal skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent customer service. Experience with CM/ECF and Adobe Acrobat is preferred.

The Deputy will coordinate hearings, prepare minutes and transcripts, docket filings, and draft orders, supporting efficient court operations and high public service standards.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• Manage the judge’s caseload 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, including setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of participants, administering oaths, assisting with electronic evidence presentation systems, operating recording equipment when needed, assisting during jury selection, maintaining records of jury attendance
• Prepare and docket minute entries that summarize 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 CM/ECF
• Review the quality of documents electronically filed by parties, ensuring proper docketing
• Perform a variety of other Clerk's Office duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Paralegal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Judgment and discretion

Confidentiality

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CM/ECF

Educación

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Herramientas

CM/ECF

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

United States Courts in Tyler, TX seeks a Courtroom Deputy to manage a judge’s caseload, log court proceedings, and process orders. The role requires paralegal skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent customer service. Experience with CM/ECF and Adobe Acrobat is preferred.

The Deputy will coordinate hearings, prepare minutes and transcripts, docket filings, and draft orders, supporting efficient court operations and high public service standards.