Chief Deputy Clerk

U.S. Courts • New Orleans, LA • 12h ago

Summary The Clerk's Office for the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is accepting applications for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II). The Chief Deputy Clerk is an alter ego to the Clerk of Court and assists in overseeing and managing all aspects of Clerk's Office operations. Responsibilities The Chief Deputy Clerk reports directly to the Clerk of Court and is responsible for administrative and management functions including but not limited to: overseeing all appeal processing and case management activities, ensuring records are maintained in compliance with established procedures and quality control standards; managing the day-to-day administration of the Clerk's Office, including personnel, statistical reporting, automation, budget, and procurement; developing organizational goals and objectives and establishing plans, priorities, and deadlines for completion of work; conducting studies and performing special projects relating to the business of the court; and acting for the Clerk in his absence. Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking United States citizenship. The Chief Deputy Clerk position is a highly sensitive position. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a background check. Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of six years progressively responsible administrative, professional, or legal work experience in public service or business that provided a thorough knowledge of concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management and administrative processes. At least three of the six years of experience must be specialized experience in supervisory, managerial, or professional work that demonstrates proven skills in managing limited resources, excellent analytical skills, mature judgement, solid organizational management and problem-solving experience, strong employee-relation and interpersonal skills, and superior oral and written communication skills. Significant knowledge of office automation and demonstrated aptitude to learn the court's case management systems. Creativity and initiative. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities One or more post-graduate degrees in law, judicial or public administration, business, political science, or a related field are highly preferred. Experience in the federal judiciary or executive administration, including familiarity with budgetary, fiscal, personnel, procurement, and information technology issues. Admission to practice law before the highest court of a state, territory, commonwealth or possession of the United States. Complex case management experience and/or management experience in a federal court. Substantial professional experience as a practicing attorney, a federal law clerk, and/or a state appellate court law clerk. Education Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Additional Information Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, withdraw the announcement, fill the position sooner than the closing date, or to extend the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior notice. This office provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need such accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the person who contacts you concerning your application. The decision to grant reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis. Funds are not available to support travel or relocation expenses. Direct deposit of federal wages is required. Employees serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at will" employees. The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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