About this role
Job SummaryThe Clerk's Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York is now accepting applications for the position of Courtroom Deputy in its Manhattan office. As a member of a chambers team, the Courtroom Deputy functions in an administrative capacity, manages a judge's caseload, and provides courtroom assistance.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: To be eligible for appointment at the entrance level, a candidate must possess a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience demonstrating: The regular and recurring application of clerical procedures; The routine use of specialized terminology and the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives or laws; and Expertise with current computer software to include Office 365 Such experience is most often encountered in law firms, offices of legal counsel, or municipal, state, and federal courts. Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for 2 years of experience. Candidates must also demonstrate: Experience in dealing with routine and complex assignments and a demonstrated ability to think through, analyze, and interpret written communications, together with skill in prioritizing tasks and work assignments; An ability to apply a body of rules, regulations and policies; Superior oral and written communications skills; Strong inter-personal skills; and A professional demeanor and appearance appropriate for a law or professional office environment.
Major DutiesThe Courtroom Deputy attends court sessions and assists with the orderly flow of proceedings and the operation of the court's Electronic Court Filing (ECF) system; takes notes of proceedings and rulings, prepares notices and drafts judgments for the judge's approval. The incumbent manages a judge's caseload by calendaring and regulating case movement; monitoring the filing of pertinent documents and timely responses to judicial orders; and setting dates and times for hearings, trials and conferences. The Courtroom Deputy also keeps the judge and immediate staff informed of case progress. The Courtroom Deputy makes summary entries of orders and judgments on the court's electronic case filing system and ensures that all automated entries are appropriately linked for proper case management. Equally important, the Courtroom Deputy acts as liaison with the bar, staff of other governmental agencies and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, the Courtroom Deputy serves as a primary source of information regarding court proceedings and schedules. Performs other duties as assigned.RequirementsAs a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete an Office of Personnel Management background investigation including an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint check. Employment will be considered provisional, pending a favorable suitability determination based on the results of the background investigation. Employment references may be checked prior to a job offer.