Relief Courtroom Deputy/Case Administrator

2 weeks ago

Buffalo, NY, United States US Courts Full time
Summary

The Relief Courtroom Deputy/Case Administrator is the "face" of the court to much of the public and attorneys who practice in the Court and helps create positive public impressions about the Judiciary.

Duties

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  • Attend and assist with the orderly flow of court proceedings; set up/troubleshoot courtroom technology. Assure presence of all necessary parties, manage exhibits, and prepare minutes.
  • Review cases or reports for necessary action.
  • Keep judge and staff informed of case progress. Assist in jury selection and maintain jury selection and attendance records.
  • Serve as liaison between the Clerk's office, bar, public, and Court.
  • Schedule court reporters and interpreters; process transcripts; arrange for transcriptions; answer questions from parties and the public regarding fees.
  • Draft orders and judgments.
  • Check for prior or prohibited filing. Verify attorney's authority to practice. Monitor for release of exhibits and sealed documents.
  • Make summary entries on the docket, create and process new case files, assign case numbers, open cases and docket initial events, perform quality control on docket entries.
  • File and maintain case records. Retrieve files and make copies of records for parties. Certify court documents.
  • Provide case administration support to the Alternative Dispute Resolution program and Pro Bono program.
  • Provide information regarding case status, archive information, and CM/ECF instruction.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements

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Conditions of employment
  • Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship.
  • Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit.
  • This is a sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an Office of Personnel Management background check, social media inquiry, and a favorable suitability determination.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Specialized experience such as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional information
  • The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
  • Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments.
  • Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are "at will" and may be terminated with or without cause.
  • This position is assigned to the Office of the Clerk, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, and reports to the Chief Deputy Clerk.


The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Pay is only part of the generous total compensation package you will receive while working for the federal Judiciary. We offer employees a diverse group of benefit programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family.

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