Federal Court Support Specialist — Career Growth

U.S.-Courts,-Southern-District-of-Texas; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is seeking qualified applicants for its Judicial Support Specialist Program, a developmental program for individuals pursuing a career in the federal judiciary.

A fully certified JSS performs duties including opening cases, docket summaries, jury selection assistance, electronic recording, certifying records, data quality, and case closing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of general, progressively responsible clerical work.
• 1–3 years experience applying clerical procedures and rules.

Responsibilities

• Opening of cases and docket summaries.
• Summarizing case events on the docket and closing cases.
• Assisting with jury selection and jury administration.
• Recording court proceedings electronically and certifying records.
• Ensuring data quality and performing related clerical duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four-year college degree preferred

Job description

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is seeking qualified applicants for its Judicial Support Specialist Program, a developmental program for individuals pursuing a career in the federal judiciary.

A fully certified JSS performs duties including opening cases, docket summaries, jury selection assistance, electronic recording, certifying records, data quality, and case closing.