Judicial Assistant to U.S. Chief District Judge

United States Courts; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Judicial Assistant to Chief District Judge C.J. Williams.

The role requires meticulous calendar management, timely handling of correspondence, and professional interaction with judges, court staff, and the bar. The JA will help keep chambers operations efficient, maintain records, and assist with docketing or other case management duties as assigned by the Chief Judge, contributing to fair and orderly federal

Qualifications

• Experience organizing a judge's calendar and correspondence.
• Ability to interface with courthouse staff, attorneys, and the public.
• Experience maintaining court records and docketing support.

Responsibilities

• Manage the judge's schedule and correspondence.
• Interface daily with courthouse staff, the bar, and the public.
• Maintain records and assist with docketing or other case management duties as assigned by the judge.

Skills

Schedule management

Communication

Records management

Docketing

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Job Details for Judicial Assistant to U.S. Chief District Judge

Court Name/Organization Iowa Northern District Court

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa is currently accepting applications for a Judicial Assistant (JA) to Chief District Court Judge C.J. Williams. This position is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and reports directly to the Chief Judge.The JA is an integral part of the judge’s staff responsible for ensuring that chambers’ operations run smoothly and efficiently. The JA must perform a wide range of duties including managing the judge’s schedule and correspondence, interfacing daily with all courthouse staff, members of the bar and the public, maintaining records and assisting with docketing or other case management duties as assigned by the judge.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.