Judicial Assistant to Chief Judge or Executive Law

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Full time

**Salary**
- $54,728.00 - $177,341.00 Annually**Location**
- 219 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL**Job Type**
- Full-time**Job Number**
- 2024-39**Department**
- Chambers Staff**Opening Date**
- 04/22/2024**Position Overview, Position Duties and Responsibilities**:
Open Date: April 22, 2024

Closing Date: May 6, 2024

Job Announcement No.: 2024-39

No. of Vacancies: One

Position Title: Judicial Assistant to Chief Judge

Grade Range: JSP 7-01 to JSP 11-10

Salary Range: $54,728 - $105,289
- or
- Position Title: Executive Law Clerk to Chief Judge

Grade Range: JSP 12-01 to JSP 14-10

Salary Range: $97,079 - $177,341

**POSITION OVERVIEW**
- The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is recruiting for the position of Judicial Assistant or Executive Law Clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Virginia M. Kendall with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024. The incumbent will serve as an assistant to the Chief Judge and assumes full responsibility for the administration of the Chief Judge’s Chambers. This individual will need to provide excellent customer service to the public, litigants, media, judges, government agencies, and other members of the Court.

**POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Receives, screens, and responds to telephone calls and personal visitors. Answers complex inquiries and provides assistance to the public as authorized, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive matters. Inquiries come from many sources, including judges and their staff, other court support units, members of the bar, and the media.
- Prepares correspondence, legal documents, and other materials, for the Chief Judge’s review and signature. Reviews, analyzes, and edits materials prepared by others for the Chief Judge’s signature.
- Communicates and responds to judges, chambers staff, and other governmental agencies’ requests.
- Maintains the Chief Judge’s calendar. Arranges meetings or other events, including notification to participants and logístical coordination. Arranges for the most economical travel and lodging for the Chief Judge. Prepares travel payment vouchers in accordance with existing policies and regulations.
- Prepares and submits reports and requests as required by Judicial Conference Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Job Requirements and Qualifications**:

- Must have a demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion, work independently with a positive attitude, take directions well, and exercise good judgment without close supervision.

**ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE LAW CLERK**

**Compensation**:
Judicial Assistant Position- JSP Grade 7, requires 2 years of general experience and 2 years of specialized experience;-
- JSP Grade 8, requires 2 years of general experience and 3 years of specialized experience;-
- JSP Grade 9, requires 2 years of general experience and 4 years of specialized experience;-
- JSP Grade 10, requires 2 years of general experience and 5 years of specialized experience; or-
- JSP Grade 11, requires 2 years of general experience and 6 years of specialized experience.Executive Law Clerk Position- JSP Grade 12, requires 2 years of general experience and 1 years of legal work experience;-
- JSP Grade 13, requires 2 years of general experience and 2 years of legal work experience; or-
- JSP Grade 14, requires 2 years of general experience, 3 years of legal work experience and 2 years of federal chambers law clerk, staff attorney, pro se law clerk, bankruptcy appellate panel law clerk, or death penalty law clerk experience.**Notice to Applicants**:
Diversity is important to the Judiciary. It is an essential component of services that the Judiciary is charged with providing to maintain justice, equality, fairness, respect, and dignity in society. To fulfill its duties, the Judiciary must include all members of society—not just regardless, but also inclusive of race, gender, disability, and the many other variables that make up the citizens of our nation. The Judiciary has a duty to promote a fair, just, and sustainable model of inclusive democracy and social justice that surpasses any governmental entity in the history of this nation or of any other nation.

To be eligible for employment, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

- U.S. citizen;
- Person who owes allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands);
- Person admitted as a refugee or granted asylum who has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
- Lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) who is seeking citizenship. A lawful permanent resident "seeking citizenship":
**The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.**

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