Courtroom Deputy Job in Memphis, TN

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

• Assists in the management and movement of case-related matters on the judge's docket from initiation to disposition. Calendars and provides notices via the Court's Electronic Filing (ECF) system to all parties regarding dates and times for hearings, pretrial conferences, reports and trials.
• Monitors cases to maintain awareness of the current status of all matters in the case. Routinely reports to the judge and clerk on the status of cases and the status of the docket as a whole. This includes completing monthly pending cases reports and screening motions for ripeness.
• Establishes and revises methods and procedures for tracking case statuses (including matters such as service of process, issuance of warrants, pendency of motions, matters under advisement, compliance with deadlines, responding to court-ordered deadlines, etc.) such as tickler systems, file review schedules and deadline monitoring schedules. Assists the judge in maximizing the use of court time by efficiently scheduling matters on daily, weekly and monthly calendars.
• Coordinates and ensures appropriate utilization of resources needed to support court proceedings. This includes resources within the court - coordinating courtroom technology, identifying jury and interpreter needs, docket maintenance and analyzing motions and speedy trial reports. Ensures all necessary parties are notified of court matters, following up to assure attendance as required. Evaluates and implements techniques for minimizing attorney schedule conflicts.
• Serves as main source of procedural information to attorneys for scheduling purposes, special procedures or policies of the judge, courtroom etiquette, and clerk's office procedures.
• Prepares and disseminates statistical reports for the judge, clerk, and Administrative Office. Arranges the appointment of counsel as needed and maintains the courtroom and courtroom supplies by coordinating with the property and procurement administrator.
• Attends, documents and assists with court proceedings, including, but not limited to swearing witnesses, maintaining exhibits, administering oaths, managing juries, processing minutes entries, and drafting and entering civil and criminal judgments.
• Coordinates with the clerk's office staff and other agencies such as the US Probation, US Pretrial Services, US Marshal's Service, US Attorney's Office and the Federal Public Defender's Office to ensure the orders of the court are followed. Substitutes as needed for other Courtroom Deputies and provides Courtroom Deputy services for visiting judges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or must be a lawful permanent resident (i.e. green card holder) seeking U.S. citizenship or must complete an affidavit indicating their intent to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.
• Completion of FBI Fingerprint background check with periodic investigation.
• Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation. Retention depends upon a favorable suitability determination.
• Employees are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer.
• Employees serve under Excepted Appointments and are "At-Will" employees serving at the pleasure of the court.
• Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

• Email documents to: tnwdjobs@tnwd.uscourts.gov

Next steps

Qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview.
Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure may not be considered. Application materials submitted in addition to the required documents may not be considered or retained. Separate applications must be made to each vacancy announcement. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized.