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The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the District of Idaho. This position is available immediately; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete. The official duty station for this position is Boise, Idaho.
This position is located in the Clerk’s Office of the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California. The incumbent will assist the Divisional Manager in the oversight and coordination of all functions in the Divisional office including intake, docketing, appeals, finance, procurement, jury and courtroom operations. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing work, and establishing policies and procedures to ensure excellent customer service and efficient processing of documents.
The incumbent will implement, coordinate, monitor, and improve a variety of functions of the court unit by understanding the needs and priorities of the office. The incumbent will simultaneously work with multiple priorities and projects. Most of the work process is well-defined, although meeting the demands of judicial officers, with occasional staffing limitations, requires good judgment and initiative. The incumbent will provide assistance in formulation and implementation of office policy which entails the need to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. The incumbent deals with the judges, the courtroom deputies, chambers staff, and other members of the Clerk’s Office staff on a daily basis. The incumbent will also work with employees of other court offices and court-related agencies. Occasional oral and written communications with the public are required.
(Priority consideration to applicants who apply by May 1, 2024)
The United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Central District of California is recruiting for a Generalist Clerk in the Southern Division. The position involves providing relief assistance for district judge and magistrate judge courtroom deputies, office services including, civil intake, criminal intake, quality control, case reassignments, docketing, records, procurement, processing mail, cashier and jury duties. The individual hired for this position must have excellent customer service skills, be organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated. This fast-paced and challenging position requires the individual to present a professional demeanor at all times. This position offers limited telework opportunities. Travel to the Western division for training will be required. Occasional travel to divisional offices may also be necessary.
The Programmer/Systems Administrator provides analysis of user needs and the current/future equipment and resource needs of the court, manages and deploys databases using SQL Server, develops complex project plans, manages resources to ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. The incumbent is responsible for the design, development, and support of application software, and takes an active role involving software development with multiple programming languages, such as VB, .NET, C#, ASP.NET, and PERL.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking a Case Administration Supervisor. The Case Administration Supervisor performs supervisory work related to the full range of case administration duties. The incumbent serves as a first-line supervisor over case administration, customer service, mail and payment processing, and records management. This position is located at the U.S. Courthouse in Seattle, Washington.
Preference given to applications received by April 29, 2024
The courtroom deputy clerk provides administrative support in and out of the courtroom to District Court Judge Tigar. This position calls for accuracy, diplomacy, and sensitivity in dealing with judges, attorneys, members of government agencies, and the general public. Successful courtroom deputy clerks work with meticulous attention to detail, create systems to organize and prioritize tasks, and communicate with calm and confidence. Periodically, other duties may be assigned.
Primary duties: Courtroom deputy clerks are responsible for managing judges' cases by:
- Scheduling hearings, trials, and conferences, and coordinating presence in the courtroom of parties, attorneys, jurors, other court staff, and members of other court-related agencies;
- Attending court and managing the orderly flow of court proceedings;
- Creating documents to record pertinent results of courtroom proceedings;
- Docketing court orders in the electronic docketing system and monitoring the filing of documents to ensure timely filing by parties;
- Responding to inquiries from attorneys, self-represented litigants, agencies, and the public, and acting as liaison between these individuals and the judge;
- Informing judge and staff of case progress;
- Other duties as assigned.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana is accepting applications for a Programmer/Analyst. This position is located in the Shreveport Office and reports directly to the Director of Information Technology. The Information Technology (IT) professionals support the court’s extensive technology programs. The United States Bankruptcy Court seeks a Programmer/Analyst who is up-to-date with the latest technology and software programs.
The Programmer/Analyst performs professional work related to designing, modifying, and adapting existing software for the court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files System (CM/ECF), as well as other nationally developed applications. The Programmer/Analyst is primarily responsible for writing code and meeting with end-users to analyze their needs and to implement software solutions. Their duties may also include collaborating with supervisors, managers, executives and judges. The court operates on a multi-hardware and operating systems platform environment that includes Linux, Windows, desktops, laptops and servers.
The Programmer/Analyst is responsible for routine database and application/database server maintenance, application software installation and tuning, system troubleshooting and end-user support, applications security administration, and end-user training.
The U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana is accepting applications for a Financial & Procurement Specialist to work in the Shreveport Clerk's Office. A Financial & Procurement Specialist performs administrative, technical, and professional work related to the court's financial and accounting activities, including compliance with appropriate guidelines, court policies and internal controls. The Financial & Procurement Specialist assists the financial department in performing accounts payable and receivable duties. Reviews the accuracy of monies received and distributed by the court financial transactions and maintains required records in accordance with court policies and internal controls. Duties involve assisting in procurement and inventory activities through accurate record-keeping and tracking.
(To ensure consideration, submit a complete application no later than May 10, 2024)
This position is in the Administrative Section of the Clerk's Office, for the Western District of Missouri and reports to the Chief of Administration. This position will work directly with the Court Executive and Judges at times. The Western District of Missouri is a fully consolidated court and the Financial Administrator duties will cover the Bankruptcy Court, District Court and Probation/Pretrial Services. The Financial Administrator performs and coordinates administrative, analytical, technical, and professional work related to financial and accounting activities of the court. The incumbent provides support for the entire district regarding financial and budget matters and is responsible for the financial operation and preparation of the unit’s budget. The Financial Administrator ensures the court’s compliance with internal controls and regulations affecting financial and budget processes and their interaction with other court processes. The Financial Administrator prepares, updates, and analyzes a variety of accounting records, financial statements, and budget reports; oversees and assists with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities; develops recommendations regarding procedures for improvements, and assists with policy development regarding financial and budget matters.
The United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Central District of California is seeking a Financial Specialist. This position is responsible for assisting the Fiscal unit in the support of the financial operations of the court. Duties include; processing a high volume of varying types of financial transactions, interpreting and applying complex rules and regulations, maintaining a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness while providing excellent customer service. The incumbent has daily contact with judges, court managers and staff, Administrative Office personnel, attorneys, bank personnel, government agencies, and the general public. This position reports to the Financial and Procurement Manager.
Open until filled, preference given to applications received by April 19, 2024