Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court of Appeals

2 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties
  • Directs the preparation and servicing of the DC Court of Appeals (DCCA) calendar, issuance of opinions and processing of Rule 40 petitions.
  • Assists the Clerk of the Court in developing and implementing the annual Management Action Plan, aligned to the DC Courts' strategic plan.
  • Recommends operating policies, practices and procedures to enhance the DCCA's overall effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Manages and directs the work activities of the DCCA's Public Office, Calendar Clerk, Opinions Clerk, Legal Division and the Committee on Admission and Unauthorized Practice of Law Division.
  • Maintains close coordination with operating divisions of the Superior Court and the Court Reporting Division, to anticipate and respond to changes and challenges, as well as developing and facilitating coordination of initiatives to address mutual problems.
  • Prepares, maintains, and releases a variety of reports on the issuance of published and unpublished opinions.
  • Assists in the general administration of the Clerk of the Court's Office and in the absence of the Clerk of the Court serves in an "Acting" capacity.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment
    • This position is an Excepted Service appointment.
    • A background and/or security investigation is required.

      To qualify for this position, the following must be submitted:
    • Resume
    • Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
    • Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. certified letter indicating law school graduation, copy of law school transcript or law degree from an accredited law school)
    • List of professional references
    • Submission of Court Executive Service Court Qualifications (CESCQ)
    • Proof of active D.C. Bar membership
      All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

      Qualifications

      Graduation from an accredited university with a Law degree and a minimum of ten years of legal experience in positions of appellate practice, with at least six (6) years of management responsibility within a court, legal or justice-related environment. Must be an active member in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar.

      To qualify you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive-level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Court Executive Service Core Qualifications (CESCQ) listed in the how to apply section. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS/JS-15 grade level in the federal/DC Court service or its equivalent in the public/private sector. Candidates must possess senior-level management and technical experience. Candidates' experience must have been at a high level of difficulty to show clearly that the candidate possesses the professional and technical, as well as program knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined under the five CESCQ. Failure to meet the basic qualification and address the CESCQ factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.

      Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.

      The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.

      Education

      To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

      Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here:

      Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:

      Additional information

      This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.

      All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.

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