Executive Judicial Assistant to Chief District Judge

US District Court; Cedar Rapids (IA); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 97.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Direct deposit payroll

Zusammenfassung

United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa in Cedar Rapids, IA invites applications for a Judicial Assistant to the Chief District Judge. The JA supports chamber operations, manages the judge's calendar, and coordinates with court staff and the public.

Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality are essential. The role requires experience in secretarial duties within a law-related environment and proficiency in legal databases.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required; higher education preferred but not required.
• Legal research experience with Lexis/Westlaw is desirable.
• Strong proofreading, grammar and grammar accuracy with professional discretion.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day operation of chambers.
• Maintain Judges calendar and schedule meetings for Judge and staff.
• Coordinate with law clerks on chambers case load and communicate with other chambers.
• Prepare and edit court orders and other documents; proofread and verify citations.
• Manage incoming/outgoing correspondence, mail, and filings in electronic and paper form.
• Prepare travel itineraries for Judge and coordinate with court units.
• Greet callers and direct inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Support law clerks and prepare periodic reports with statistics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Advanced computer skills

Typing skills

Windows proficiency

Legal research

Cite-checking

Lexis/Westlaw

Case Management

Electronic Case Files

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa in Cedar Rapids, IA invites applications for a Judicial Assistant to the Chief District Judge. The JA supports chamber operations, manages the judge's calendar, and coordinates with court staff and the public.

Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality are essential. The role requires experience in secretarial duties within a law-related environment and proficiency in legal databases.