Courtroom Manager

U.S. Courts; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Federal Pension

Health insurance plans

Telework eligibility

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

A federal judiciary organization in Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking candidates for a position that requires strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. The role involves managing complex assignments, adhering to confidentiality, and meeting deadlines in a court environment. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and experience with court procedures and electronic case management. This position offers a starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of specialized experience for CL-26 position.
• Two years of specialized experience for CL-27 position.
• Experience in court, legal or related field is required.
• Analytical and interpretive reading of written communications.
• Ability to meet deadlines under time pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strict confidentiality and deadline-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex assignments while adhering to confidentiality.
• Ensure professional demeanor and appropriate appearance in a court environment.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities under deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Multi-tasking

Superior oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze and interpret written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

J.D. (helpful)

Tools

CM/ECF

Court calendaring

Job description

Time Off & Benefits

Time off: 13 days of paid vacation the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter; 13 sick days accrued per year; 14 paid holidays (including both federal and local holidays). Federal Pension and optional employer‑matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K). Choice of a variety of employer‑subsidized federal health and insurance plans. Optional dental, vision, and long‑term care coverage. Flexible spending account to pay out‑of‑pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax‑free dollars. Other Perks: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), public transit subsidy, reasonable work hours, potential for occasional telework, onsite cafeteria and gym. See the United States Courts website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits.

Salary and Qualifications

Starting salary will be commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience. This position is graded under the Court Personnel System. At the CL‑26 level, applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience, while at the CL‑27 level, applicants must have a minimum of two years of specialized experience.

Specialized experience is progressively responsible work experience such as that obtained in a court, legal or related field which demonstrates the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives or laws. Such experience should have allowed for the development of the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involved the routine use of automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry, or report generation.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Federal court calendaring, docketing, and courtroom management experience, knowledge of federal rules and procedures, and experience with electronic case management and filing (CM/ECF) are all highly desired. Paralegal experience or a J.D. would be helpful and welcomed.

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience dealing with complex assignments
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple priorities to completion
• Demonstrated ability to think through, analyze, and interpret written communications
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under time pressure and meet deadlines
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements
• Professional demeanor and appearance appropriate for a court environment
• Responsibility, tactfulness, and sound judgment
• Ability to work harmoniously with others in a fast‑paced team‑oriented work environment
• Strict confidentiality and ability to work under tight deadlines

Note: The role requires a professional demeanor and appearance appropriate for a court environment. Candidates must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to multi‑task and successfully manage multiple priorities to completion.