Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy

Judicial Branch

U.S. Courts

US Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada

Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office in Reno, Nevada. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy performs various functions, such as maintaining and processing case information, managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition, docketing, noticing, and maintaining official case records. He/she will perform general or specialized court or courtroom functions such as electronic court recording, calendaring, taking notes in court proceedings.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE:

Docket, notice, maintain official case records and review cases and reports for necessary actions.
Review, identify, and research the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of the data entered into the case record.
Monitor the completion of required procedural steps; perform noticing duties as needed; prepare case documents for appeal; and take appropriate action as needed.
Provide customer service to the public and the bar regarding Court procedures and case status. Answer questions from parties and the public regarding obtaining transcripts.
Inform customers of required Court fees, receive payments and issue receipts.
Has responsibility for the accurate and appropriate verbatim recording of Court proceeding in the courtroom through the use and operation of electronic sound recording equipment.
Manage judge's caseload, docketing, calendaring, monitoring deadlines, monitoring the filing of pertinent documents, and the timely responses to judicial orders.
Serve as the primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, and trials.
Prepare and post calendars, manage and organize exhibits, set up the courtroom, assure presence of all necessary participants (including those appearing by phone or video connection), take digital notes of proceedings, and manage other duties as they arise in court.
Keep judge and chambers staff informed of case progress. Act as liaison between the clerk's office, the bar, the public and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently.
Submit transcript requests on behalf of judge.
Perform Electronic Court Recorder Deputy Clerk duties which include making a verbatim recording of court proceedings and arranging for the production of written transcripts.
May be required to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis to meet the needs of the judges. And may be required to travel to Las Vegas.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice.

The successful candidate for this position is subject to an FBI fingerprint check (employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation), will be required to adhere to a Code of Conduct, and is subject to mandatory direct deposit of federal wages.

Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for a position of Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy, must be a high school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of one year of specialized experience.

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible administrative, technical, or professional experience that is closely related to the functional duties of the open position and which has involved the routine use of computer keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology, and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. (Specialized experience most applicable will have been obtained in a court or related legal field.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of courtroom protocol and handling sensitive (sealed) matters.
Good knowledge or experience in clerk's office procedures.
Must have skill in communicating and working with judges, counsel, and others in scheduling events and managing courtroom logistics.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and maintain trust of judicial officers.
Ability to take notes and summarize material for minutes/judgments.
Knowledge of and skill in use of applicable automated systems (automated systems currently used by bankruptcy courtroom services personnel in Nevada are CM/ECF (Case Management/Electronic Filing Program), Chambers Automation Program (CHAP), Word and/or Outlook.
Detail oriented and good knowledge of language usage, grammar, and spelling.
Ability to meet strict time demands and work well under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional information

Employees of the United States Bankruptcy Court are EXCEPTED SERVICE appointments. Excepted Service appointments and Temporary NTE (not to exceed a specific date) appointments are at will judicial employees, and as such, can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply to U.S. Bankruptcy Court employees. The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct which is available to applicants for review upon request.
ALL applicant information is subject to verification.
Candidates who are selected for employment in the judiciary must successfully pass a background check or investigation as a condition of employment. The background check will include, at a minimum, an FBI fingerprint check. Full field investigations will be conducted on positions that are classified as high-sensitive. Once employed, the candidate may be subject to periodic background investigation updates.
Relocation expenses will not be paid or reimbursed.

The United States Bankruptcy Court 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.

Benefits include participation in health, dental, vision, flexible benefits, life, and long-care insurance programs and paid holidays. Annual leave provided based upon judicial discretion.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement. Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on relevant professional, educational, and work experiences required for the position.

Required Documents

I-9 Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following in one PDF document:

Cover Letter
Resume
Judicial Employment Application

To apply: Email the requested items to denise_kirkling-styles@nvb.uscourts.gov.

Please be sure to fully complete your application by providing all work history from the prior ten years. Attachments should be submitted as Microsoft Word (Doc) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. Other formats are not acceptable.

Applications will be considered complete when all required attachments, in the appropriate format, are received by the Human Resources Department.

Application Deadline: Open until Filled (Application first review date August 28, 2026)

Agency contact information

Denise Kirkling-Styles

Email: denise_kirkling-styles@nvb.uscourts.gov

Address: US Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada
300 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89101
US

Next steps

Due to the volume of applications the Court typically receives, the Court will only communicate with those applicants who may be interviewed based upon information provided in completed applications for open positions.

Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy Job in Reno, NV