Judicial Assistant to the Honorable Bradley Garcia Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. USCA-25-15 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $46,610.00 to $111,087.00 Grade 5 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/20/2026 Close Date 4/20/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The Judicial Assistant provides administrative and case-related support to Judge Garcia and the law clerks working in the judge's chambers.

Please be advised that this position is Excepted-At-Will service.

This job is open to

The public

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

Duties

  • Duties include but are not limited to: working with a wide range of staff throughout the courthouse to help fulfill chambers’ duties and needs;
  • Developing and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems for chambers;
  • Conducting research;
  • Monitoring, managing, and assisting with incoming and outgoing email and paper correspondence;
  • Receptionist duties;
  • Preparing disclosure reports and travel vouchers;
  • Helping with annual interviewing and orienting of law clerks; and
  • Assisting with case preparation for moot courts.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Appointment is provisional pending suitability determination by the court based on results of fingerprint and background checks.
  • Employees are required to use Electronic Transfer of Funds for payroll deposit.
  • The start date for this position will be in August 2026. The position will not be available sooner.

Qualifications

  • Candidates must have experience that demonstrates an ability to carry out the above representative duties
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum two-year commitment
  • Strong interest in learning about the federal judiciary and its workings
  • Must be a highly motivated, extremely detail-oriented individual
  • Demonstrated trustworthiness, utmost discretion, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task and exercise independent judgment
  • High proficiency with Internet research and Microsoft Office

Education

A Bachelor's Degree is required.

Additional information

The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Federal benefits include paid annual and sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, flexible benefits program, long-term care, retirement benefits, and a tax-deferred savings plan.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants will be evaluated based on their application and an interview.

Required Documents

Cover letter, Resume, and Transcript (unofficial or official)

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

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and transcript (unofficial or official) in a single PDF attachment to VacancyChambersJA-USCA-25-15@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the Job Announcement number (USCA-25-15) in the email subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Agency contact information

Human Resources

Next steps

The court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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