Chief Deputy Clerk

Chief Deputy ClerkThe United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is accepting applications for a Chief Deputy Clerk. The Eastern District of North Carolina is headquartered in Raleigh and has divisional offices in Elizabeth City, Fayetteville, Greenville, New Bern, and Wilmington. The Chief Deputy Clerk is a professional, managerial position responsible for the day-to-day administration and supervision of operations and various administrative functions of the Clerk of Court's office. The Chief Deputy reports directly to the Clerk of Court and assists the Clerk with supervision, planning, developing, and implementing office policies, procedures, and programs, and managing the Court's operations. Applications that are received by the initial cut-off date of October 27, 2025, will receive first consideration.The Chief Deputy Clerk performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following:Assist in providing leadership, management, and supervision for the operations of the Clerk's office. Assist in overseeing the business of the court, including the processing of cases, statistical reporting, case management, and serving as the custodian of official court records. Assume the duties of the Clerk of Court in his absence.Assist with the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and modification of organizational policy and court rules. Participate and collaborate in the establishment and development of court-wide policies. Assist with developing and executing strategic and long-range plans of the Clerk's office and the court. Interpret and apply the appropriate statutes, rules, and operating procedures, including the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures and local internal policies and controls.Analyze the overall flow of cases within the court to ensure effective case management. Assist with managing the jury operations of the court and make recommendations to improve juror utilization.Interact with the Administrative Office, Federal Judicial Center, other federal courts, court units, the bar, government agencies, judges and the public to resolve complex issues of practice and procedure.Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and practices to secure staff and physical assets of the court unit, which may include oversight of: property management, training, emergency preparedness and disaster recovery activities, space and facilities needs, security, media and public relations; and, acquiring additional resources as needed.Supervise preparation and submission of statistical reports relating to all cases filed, disposition of such cases, disposition of defendants in criminal cases, use of jurors, trials and pre-trials conducted, naturalization petitions and other reports required to reflect the workload of the court.In conjunction with the Clerk and Management Team, establish and adjust long range goals, schedules, priorities and deadlines for completion of work assignments and coordinate work schedules among subordinate units.Participate in and coordinate Management Team activities, as well as, chair meetings.Work with the IT Director to determine present and future automation needs, anticipating trends in emerging technologies, and assist in developing long and short-term plans synthesizing Court needs with available technology and maximizing efficiency through improvements to existing automated systems.Assist with development of the budget and financial plan.Prepare comprehensive memoranda, reports, and correspondence; draft administrative orders, proposed procedures and local rules; complete complex projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Clerk.To be qualified for appointment as Chief Deputy Clerk, a candidate must possess a Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be admitted to the bar in a federal court of general jurisdiction. In addition, the successful candidate must be a leader, motivator, highly organized, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Candidate must also have the ability to provide innovative solutions to workplace problems and employee relation issues, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, have expertise in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships, and strong analytical and project management skills.Each candidate must also have a performance history that demonstrates strong organizational and problem solving skills, the ability to exercise sound judgment and a strong work ethic. In addition, a minimum of three years of general experience and three years of specialized experience is required as indicated below:General Experience: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible general administrative or professional experience in public service or business which provided an opportunity to study, practice and implement the basic theories, concepts, principles, and policies of sound and effective management.Specialized Experience: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a position with substantial senior management responsibilities, preferably in judicial administration or operations of a federal or state court.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. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to applicants to review upon request. The Chief Deputy travels regularly within the district to divisional offices in Elizabeth City, Greenville, New Bern, and Wilmington.Applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation (including references, criminal history, and credit history) prior to an offer of employment being made. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation with periodic updates every five years thereafter.Application Procedures: All interested persons should apply online by visiting the link below, and submit an application package which is to include:A cover letter of interest that addresses qualifications and relevant experience;A current resume including salary history;A narrative statement that details management philosophy and personal leadership style;Names and contact information for 3 professional references; and,Form AO 78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment.Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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 selected for an interview will be contacted.The Federal Judiciary offers a wide range of benefits and choices so employees can create a package that best suits their individual needs. These include:Health InsuranceSupplemental Dental & Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong Term Care InsuranceFlexible Benefits ProgramFederal Employees Retirement System (FERS)Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)Vacation/Sick/Other LeaveWellness ProgramWorker's CompensationEmployee Assistance Program