Judicial Assistant to James C. Dever III, United States District Judge

Eastern District of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading court in North Carolina is seeking a permanent Judicial Assistant to manage day-to-day operations and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and professionalism while handling legal documents and assisting the judge's schedule. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate and at least four years of clerical experience. The role requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years clerical experience, two years in law-related matters.
• Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review legal documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage receipt of law clerk applications and assist with interviews.
• Oversee daily operations and maintain office supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

James C. Dever III, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, is recruiting for a permanent Judicial Assistant to begin as soon as possible. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of chambers and performs administrative and legal duties as assigned by the Judge. The ideal candidate will display initiative, good judgment, professionalism, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, and will readily adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate strong work ethic.

This position is being advertised at the JSP 7 - 11. The court considers applications on a rolling basis.

The Judicial Assistant performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review legal documents as assigned by the judge for completeness and accuracy.
• Compose and prepare correspondence, procedural orders, and documents that may require substantial research or analysis.
• Identify unique matters and undertake special handling requirements.
• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of the office and supporting the chambers’ staff as required, including monitoring caseload and deadlines and helping to manage the judge’s schedule.
• Manage receipt of law clerk applications, including through the OSCAR website; assist with screening, coordinating interviews, and selection of candidates as requested by the judge. Provide orientation and training to law clerks regarding the judge’s style and preferences and court protocols.
• File orders, notices, and opinions in the court’s electronic filing system.
• Screen cases for potential conflict and maintain recusal list.
• Arrange the judge’s travel itineraries.
• Handle routine office matters, including maintaining office supplies and equipment.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited program. A minimum of four years of clerical or secretarial experience with at least two years of progressively responsible secretarial experience which involved responsibility as the principal office assistant to a supervisor dealing with law-related matters. The candidate will be required to exercise a high degree of interpersonal skill in dealing with court staff, other judicial chambers, federal agency officials, and the public. Qualified applicants must also possess superior technical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading skills; and the ability to understand material contained in legal opinions and orders and to make revisions under time constraints as required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer programs is required. Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Judicial Branch employees are considered "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation (including references and criminal history) before an offer of employment is made. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check or other security clearance.

Application Procedures:

All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced and submit an application package which is to include: a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted. All questions regarding this vacancy should be directed to Human Resources; please do not call chambers directly.

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