Courtroom Scheduling & Docket Specialist

U.S. District Court; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Courtroom Deputy Clerk is the face of the U.S. District Court to the public and practitioners, handling daily chambers operations, calendaring, and timely responses to orders in the Western District of New York.

The role supports United States District Judge, manages the judge’s schedule, coordinates meetings and travel, drafts orders, and ensures accurate docketing and case progress with meticulous attention to detail in a court environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of specialized clerical or administrative experience involving routine use of clerical procedures and automated software for word processing, data entry or report generation.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the daily chambers operations.
• Manage the judge’s caseload, including calendaring, monitoring deadlines, filings, and timely responses to orders.
• Keep judge and staff informed of case progress.
• Maintain the judge’s schedule, coordinate meetings and conferences, and make travel arrangements.
• Schedule court proceedings, court reporters, and interpreters.
• Coordinate with jury administrator for upcoming trials and need for jurors.
• Assist in jury selection and maintain records of attendance.
• Perform case administration duties, including docketing and quality control of electronic filings.
• Draft and process orders and judgments.
• Review cases and reports for necessary action.
• Take notes of proceedings and prepare minutes.
• Record court proceedings.
• Receive, screen, and refer telephone and in-person callers.
• Answer general inquiries from knowledge of judge’s activities and office operations.
• Screen and route mail.
• Serve as liaison between the Clerk’s office, bar, public, and Court.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Excellent computer skills

Research skills

Multitasking

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and judgment

Professional demeanor

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Description du poste

The Courtroom Deputy Clerk is the face of the U.S. District Court to the public and practitioners, handling daily chambers operations, calendaring, and timely responses to orders in the Western District of New York.

The role supports United States District Judge, manages the judge’s schedule, coordinates meetings and travel, drafts orders, and ensures accurate docketing and case progress with meticulous attention to detail in a court environment.