Job Details
| Court Name/Organization | North Carolina Middle District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The Clerk of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina is accepting applications for the position of Courtroom Deputy/Case Manager in Greensboro, N.C. The Courtroom Deputy is an employee of the clerk’s office, whose duty station is in Greensboro. The Courtroom Deputy will be assigned to a U.S. District Judge located in the Greensboro Courthouse. Occasional travel to Winston-Salem and/or Durham may be required. |
| Location | Greensboro, NC |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/08/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 26 - CL 27 |
| Salary | $53,839 - $96,147 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/employment-0 |
| Announcement Number | 25-01 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
- Managing the judge’s caseload by monitoring the filing of documents, responses, and deadlines; setting dates and times for trials, hearings, and other necessary matters; and assisting the judge and judicial staff with case progression.
- Providing courtroom assistance by ensuring the orderly flow of proceedings, managing exhibits, assisting witnesses and jurors, and maintaining courtroom decorum.
- Serving as a liaison among the clerk’s office, the bar, and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently.
Qualifications
- Requires a minimum of three years specialized experience which provided knowledge of legal terminology and procedure that might be found in a law office or other court in the judicial system.
- The successful candidate must have experience in a fast-paced and demanding environment with the ability to present a professional demeanor at all times.
- The candidate must have excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to maintain confidential information and abide by Judiciary ethical standards is also required.
- Case docketing experience, strong computer skills and knowledge of CM/ECF is desirable.
- To be appointed at the CL 27 level, experience must include at least one year equivalent to work at the CL 26 level.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have experience and judgment with legal documents, such as those which might be found in a law office or in another court in the judicial system, or prior paralegal experience. Strong preference is given to candidates who have a North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification and experience in civil law.
Employee Benefits
Federal benefits include eleven paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System and matching and tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan. Optional participation in Federal Health Insurance, Federal Group Life Insurance Program, Flexible Benefits Program, Federal Judiciary Long Term Care Insurance Program, and private long term disability insurance. A comprehensive summary of benefit information is available for review via Benefits.
Miscellaneous
- Managing the judge’s caseload by monitoring the filing of documents, responses, and deadlines; setting dates and times for trials, hearings, and other necessary matters; and assisting the judge and judicial staff with case progression.
- Providing courtroom assistance by ensuring the orderly flow of proceedings, managing exhibits, assisting witnesses and jurors, and maintaining courtroom decorum.
- Serving as a liaison among the clerk’s office, the bar, and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently.
Application Info
To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit:
- a completed Application for Federal Employment
- a cover letter addressing qualifications and relevant experience
- a chronological résumé including education, employment, and salary history.
The completed package as a single pdf file should be submitted electronically to ncmdml_persnnl@ncmd.uscourts.gov.
Interview and relocation expenses are not reimbursable.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.