Trial Clerk

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States U.S. Tax Court Full time

**Duties**:

- Participating in Court proceedings by assisting with the orderly flow of the trial or hearing, including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of all necessary participants, coordinating with the court reporter, managing exhibits, calling court to order, administering oaths, swearing in witnesses, hosting and directing virtual hearings/trials (i.e., Zoom.gov), and operating courtroom technology.
- Taking notes of proceedings, notices, and rulings to prepare Court orders and minutes.
- Responding to procedural questions from attorneys, practitioners, low-income taxpayer clinic and pro bono representatives, taxpayers, and the public.
- Reviewing and preparing case filings, including orders and notices, using the Court's electronic filing and case management system, DAWSON, in accordance with the U.S. Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure and case processing guidelines.
- Working closely with the Court's Docket Section to process exhibits, minutes, transcripts, orders, decisions, and other official case documents.
- Serving as a liaison between judges and other Court staff, the United States Marshals Service, the General Services Administration, attorneys, practitioners, low-income taxpayer clinic and pro bono representatives, taxpayers, the press, and the public.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Trial clerks are assigned to both in-person and remote Court proceedings. For in-person proceedings, there is extensive travel required throughout the United States. For remote trials and hearings, the trial clerk is responsible for managing the video platform (currently Zoom.gov) and ensuring that the proceeding is live-streamed, while also performing other duties.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Applicants must be United States citizens or Nationals.
- All Court employees are required to adhere to the _Code of Conduct for US Tax Court Employees_.
- Employees of the United States Tax Court serve under "excepted appointments" and are considered "at-will" employees, and, as such, may be terminated with or without cause. Court employees are entitled to substantially the same benefits as other Federal Government employees.
- Those who are required must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of Federal wages for Court employees.

**Qualifications**:

- Trial Clerks are expected (1) to exercise initiative and resourcefulness, (2) to demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, (3) to have high ethical standards, and (4) to exhibit excellent professional written and verbal communication skills. This is a great position for you if you embrace new challenges, are eager to spend time in the courtroom, and are just as comfortable with solo travel as you are with hosting a virtual meeting.**Education**:
To qualify for the position of Trial Clerk, applicants **MUST **submit proof that they have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND that they meet at least one of the following criteria based on (1) class standing or (2)grade-point average, or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society.
- To qualify based on class standing, applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
- Applicants may also qualify based on election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. See the Association of College Honor Societies (Certified Societies (Member Directory) (achshonor.org)) for a list of qualifying honor societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.
- To qualify based on grade-point average, applicants must have a grade-point average of **3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) **as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or **3.5 **o**r higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) **based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum.

**Additional information**:
**Work at the higher grades: This position is a two-grade interval position that provides a progressive career ladder with full

Applicants must meet all qualifications and time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

**This is an "At-Will" position.**

**_The United States Tax Court is an equal opportunity employer._**
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