Chambers Manager to Circuit Judge Veronica S. Rossman Job in Denver, CO

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

Tenth Circuit Judge Veronica S. Rossman is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chambers Manager. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the overall operations of a highly collaborative, tech-savvy, and engaging judicial environment that values professionalism, integrity, and authenticity. The Chambers Manager role has three key components. First, the Chambers Manager serves as Judge Rossman's right hand and thought partner, delivering high-level, one-on-one executive assistance. Second, the Chambers Manager is responsible for the daily operations of Chambers, serving as the institutional advisor to a small staff of rotating law clerks and interns, and acting as the primary liaison to other Chambers, court units, and the public. Third, the Chambers Manager provides case-related assistance (depending on skill level) to ensure the efficient production of accurate work product.

The ideal candidate will have advanced organizational skills; the ability to communicate with precision and clarity in speech and writing, using a tone that is consistent with Judge Rossman's communication preferences; an attention to detail in all aspects of Chambers work; a willingness to take creative initiative, especially in using technology to develop workflow systems; the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all office and judicial matters; and good judgment, tact, a professional demeanor, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Executive Assistant Duties: Perform all case-related tracking; notify Judge Rossman of pending court-related deadlines; maintain Judge Rossman's calendar; assist with scheduling and project management; create weekly agendas to clarify action items and help prioritize critical work and strategic goals; administer Outlook by setting up email filters and sorting the inbox daily; arrange meetings; draft and manage correspondence; arrange travel; handle reimbursements.

Operations Duties: Handle phone calls; process mail; maintain Chambers inbox and calendar; organize Chambers files and electronic documents; administer leave requests; maintain Chambers operations manuals; coordinate the annual law clerk hiring season; assist with onboarding new staff; gather statistical data for court use; organize and manage weekly staff meetings; arrange Chambers social events; handle routine office matters like ordering supplies and addressing space and facilities concerns.

Case-related Duties: Perform quality control on judicial writings, including proofreading, formatting, and cite checking; provide general paralegal support, including organizing documents for oral argument preparation; and, depending on skill level, perform legal research.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or actively seeking citizenship. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Employees of the U.S. Courts are "At-Will." Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Benefits package may be viewed at Benefits | Tenth Circuit | The United States Court of Appeals.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and Application for Judicial Employment, as a single PDF attachment to HR@ca10.uscourts.gov - Reference 25JS05 in the subject line. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Next steps

Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.