Courtroom Deputy Clerk

Our Courtroom Deputies assist judges in processing and managing court proceedings in an orderly fashion and manage a judge's caseload. Efficient court operations help create positive public impressions about our federal courts. Click here to view a brief video about courtroom deputy professionals working in the Courts. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments. Judiciary employees are considered "at will" and are not covered by federal civil service classifications or regulations. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) for payment of federal wages. The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct. (https://www.uscourts.gov/administration-policies/judiciary-policies/ethics-policies/code-conduct-judicial-employees) Background Investigation This position is classified as a sensitive position which requires the selected candidate to submit to a background clearance, which will include a criminal history, credit and FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment and may be subject to periodic updates. The selected candidate will be hired provisionally pending the successful completion of the required background check and favorable employment suitability determination. A negative finding from the background check may result in termination of employment. Applicant Information The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, and/or to commence interviews immediately, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification within a reasonable time from the original announcement, the Court may select an appointee from the candidates who responded to the initial announcement without posting the vacancy. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission(s) of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.