Docket Clerk/Courtroom Deputy

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 Docket Clerk/Courtroom Deputy is an employee of the Clerk's Office who supports a District Judge by maintaining the official case events summary on the docket sheet and attending court proceedings as needed.

Benefits

Paid annual and sick leave Eleven paid federal holidays Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Flexible Benefits Program - Employee Assistance Programs Long Term Care Insurance through the Federal Judiciary or OPM Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)- up to 5% match Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Public Service Employees On-site fitness facility Transit Subsidy Program (contingent upon availability of funds) NOTE: Some benefits require a waiting period.

Requirements

Applicants for this position should possess at least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience shall include the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws, and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data processing and report generation. A candidate must display initiative and be able to deal effectively with the District Judges, co-workers, the public, and the Bar. The individual must be able to understand the rules and regulations of the Court. Superior computer skills are required. A team attitude and a willingness to adapt to a changing work environment are essential to maintain the Court's quality standards. Professional or businesslike approach and attire are required.

Experience

Applicants for this position should possess at least one year of specialized experience.

• CL-25 One year of specialized experience
• CL-26 One year of specialized experience
• CL-27 Two years of specialized experience