USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
Courtroom Deputy I or II
Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $108K/yr
1+ years expThe United States District Court for the District of Connecticut is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Courtroom Deputy. The role involves performing specialized duties related to court operations and courtroom proceedings, ensuring the orderly flow of court sessions and managing case documentation.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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 judgment and statement of reasons in criminal cases, dockets judgments and distributes documents as directed
Coordinates hearings, including the use of Zoom, Teams, or other remote access technology. 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 in person and remotely. 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
Keeps the judge and immediate staff informed of case progress. Acts as liaison between 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. Maintains contact with counsel during deliberations
Arranges for the appointment of attorneys when such services are requested for defendants in criminal cases or ordered in civil cases
Assists in the accurate statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office. Reviews the quality of electronically filed documents, ensuring that all orders and automated entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and makes corrective entries as needed
May perform case administration duties and/or provide training assistance to employees performing case administration duties and administrative tasks
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
To be eligible for the appointment at a CL 26, a candidate must possess at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to work at the CL 25 level
To qualify for appointment at a CL 27, a candidate must possess at least 2 years of specialized experience with one year of work experience equivalent to work at a CL 26 level
Specialized experience includes progressively responsible experience that is closely related to the work of this position that has provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and analytical skills
Individuals must also possess the ability to exercise mature judgment and skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships
Knowledge of federal and local rules, legal terminology, and legal documents
Knowledge of courtroom proceedings and applicable requirements (including time requirements), statistical reporting requirements, and how cases proceed through the court system
Must possess the ability to understand and follow detailed instructions, take accurate notes, and summarize court proceedings
Must also possess the ability to multi-task under strict deadlines
Skill in the use of computer applications/programs, including word processing, court computer programs, automated case management systems, scanning and uploading pdf documents, e-mail, and web browsers
Benefits
A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year
Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after fifteen years
Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year
Retirement Benefits
Optional participation in choice of Federal Employees' Health Benefits
Optional participation in choice of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance
Optional participation in the Flexible Benefits Program
Optional participation in the Commuter Benefit Program
Optional participation in Long-Term Care Insurance
Credit, time in-service, for prior government service for employees of other federal agencies, as well as time for those with prior military service, will be taken into consideration when computing leave accrual and retirement benefits.
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