Operations Supervisor

United States Courts; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Mass transit subsidy

Enhanced vacation accrual-based tenure

Job summary

United States Courts is seeking an Operations Supervisor to support the federal Judiciary’s mission of ensuring equal justice under the law. The role requires leading multiple programs and teams in a fast-paced, rule-driven environment.

You will supervise administrative and operational functions, mentor staff, and implement process improvements while maintaining discretion with confidential information. Telework opportunities are available and the organization values public service.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressive administrative/operational experience, including three in management.
• Strong leadership to coach and develop teams.
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders, brief complex matters, and respond to inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise multiple programs and teams within a high-volume environment.
• Oversee operational processes, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance with policy.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Process improvement

Case management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Overview of the Position Are you interested in a position that supports the federal Judiciary’s mission of ensuring equal justice under the law? Do you possess strong leadership skills, have experience managing multiple programs and teams, and thrive on complex, rule-driven work? The Clerk’s Office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is seeking a talented Operations Supervisor to join our team.

Required Qualifications
A minimum of six years of progressively responsible, successful, and substantive administrative and/or operational experience (three of which must be managerial) in public service, legal, or comparable professional fields. A successful candidate will also demonstrate:

• A record of leading, motivating, and developing teams
• Being highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to advise senior leaders, brief complex matters, and respond promptly to inquiries from a wide range of audiences
• The ability to successfully resolve personnel matters
• Experience responding to the needs of multiple senior leaders within an organization and defining and streamlining operational processes in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Sound judgment and unwavering discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Proficiency with legal case management or workflow systems, including the ability to conduct training, define reports, and make recommendations regarding operational needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of court appellate practice and procedure, or demonstrated ability to master a complex, rule-driven operating environment quickly
• Experience in a court, legal, agency adjudicatory body, or other high-volume case processing organization
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Employee Benefits

Total Rewards and Work-Life Balance:

• Salary*: Depending on qualifications and experience, $125,768 to $197,200 (CL 30)
• Time off: 13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter, 13 sick days accrued per year, 11 paid holidays
• Benefits: Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans. Dental, vision, flexible spending account, and long-term care plans are available. Employer-sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match.
• Other Perks: Telework opportunities, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, mass transit subsidy, reasonable work hours, team environment, creative people, and enhanced vacation accrual-based tenure.

Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizen or a permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Direct deposit of pay is required. Provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to theCode of Conduct for Judicial Employees .

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason, including, but not limited to, budgetary issues. Said modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.

Equity Opportunity Employer
We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The 9thCircuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.

If selected for an interview, tentative interview dates include the week of Sept. 15, 2026.

Video conference interviews available.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.