The Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti. Courtroom deputies perform specialized duties as listed below. The position entails a high level of knowledge and complexity regarding court operations and courtroom proceedings. The incumbent will report directly to the Bridgeport Division Manager.

**Representative Duties**:

- Attends court sessions and conferences. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom and assuring the presence of all necessary participants. Manages and organizes exhibits used in court proceedings, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems. Operates recording equipment to record court proceedings.
- Takes notes of proceedings and rulings and prepares minute entries electronically. Responsible for docketing minutes of all court proceedings and documents filed in court on the civil and criminal docket in ECF. Dockets orders, pleadings and judgments as directed by local court policy, utilizing applicable automated systems.
- Reviews cases or reports for necessary actions. Drafts orders and notices as required for the judge’s approval.
- Manages judge’s cases by calendaring and monitoring deadlines and monitoring the filing of pertinent documents and the timely responses to judicial orders.
- Prepares and dockets judgments, and distributes documents as directed by local court policy.
- Reviews the quality of electronically filed documents, ensuring that all orders and automated entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and makes summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings.
- Coordinates hearings. Serves as primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case proceedings.
- Schedules court reporters and answers questions from parties and the public regarding obtaining transcripts.
- Schedules interpreters. Manages the Telephone Interpreting Program (TIP) including setting up and troubleshooting the system and training counsel in the use of the equipment.
- Trains counsel in the use of electronic courtroom technology as needed.
- Informs the judge and immediate staff of case progress. Acts as liaison for the clerk’s office, the bar, the public, and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently.
- Informs jury clerk of upcoming trials and need for jurors. Assists the judge and parties in jury selection and maintains records of jury selection and attendance. Coordinates and facilitates jury meals as needed. Maintains contact with counsel during deliberations.
- Arranges for the appointment of attorneys when such services are requested by defendants in criminal cases.
- Assists in the accurate and timely statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office, including the MJSTAR and CJRA reports.
- Performs case administration duties and administrative tasks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Pay: $51,003.00 - $100,849.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Bridgeport, CT 06604: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person