JOB
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy in Raleigh, NC. This position performs a variety of functions to support the Court and serve the bar and the public. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy will be responsible for the case management of and courtroom proceedings for all cases assigned to him/her. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy is responsible for ensuring that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently and is expected to become fully cross-trained in order to assist and support other team members.
This position is advertised at a grade CL 24 to a CL 25 and has promotional potential to a CL 26. While the position is open until filled, applications that are received by the initial cut-off date of July 6, 2026, will be given first consideration.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Opens and closes cases, prepares case-related correspondence and issues summonses.
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Reviews documents for completeness and conformity with the federal and local rules and the policies of this district
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Photocopies and scans documents.
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Makes summary docket entries and performs quality assurance reviews in the Case Management/Electronic Filing System (CM/ECF).
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Prepares and serves notices, orders, and judgments.
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Runs case management reports in CM/ECF to monitor deadlines and undertake appropriate action.
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Maintains the official court record and manages the progression of cases from case opening to final disposition.
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Processes appeals and appeal-related documents.
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Creates and distributes the judge's calendar
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Responds to court procedures and case-related inquiries from attorneys, self-represented litigants, agencies, and the public.
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Assists the judge with courtroom proceedings which includes, but is not limited to, setting up of the courtroom, calling the calendar, administering the oath to witnesses and interpreters, managing exhibits, preparing minutes of the proceedings, preparing jury vouchers, collecting data, and preparing statistical reports.
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Supports other areas of the Clerk's Office and performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Judicial Branch employees are considered "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required. This position may be required to work in excess of a regular eight-hour day or to work an altered work schedule to support the operations of the court, without additional compensation.
Applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation (including references, criminal history, and credit history) prior to an offer of employment being made. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check.
Application Procedures: All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced and submit an application package which is to include: the completed application, a cover letter, resume, and a list of three (3) professional references.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted.
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