Courtroom Operations & Docketing Specialist

US District Courts, Northern District of California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US District Court, Northern District of California, is seeking a courtroom deputy clerk to provide administrative support in and out of the courtroom under the supervision of a federal Magistrate Judge. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, diplomacy, and the ability to communicate clearly with judges, attorneys, and the public.

Key duties include scheduling hearings, docketing orders, monitoring filings, and guiding parties on procedures and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience involving routine use of specialized terminology and applying rules, regulations, directives or laws.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling hearings and coordinating parties, attorneys, jurors, and staff in court proceedings.
• Creating documents recording results of proceedings and ensuring accuracy with court rules.
• Docketing court orders and monitoring filings for record accuracy and timelines.
• Responding to inquiries and guiding parties on procedures and deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Specialized experience

Courtroom experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

US District Court, Northern District of California, is seeking a courtroom deputy clerk to provide administrative support in and out of the courtroom under the supervision of a federal Magistrate Judge. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, diplomacy, and the ability to communicate clearly with judges, attorneys, and the public.

Key duties include scheduling hearings, docketing orders, monitoring filings, and guiding parties on procedures and deadlines.