Overview of the Position
Courtroom Deputies perform specialized courtroom functions such as electronic court recording, calendaring, taking notes in court proceedings and providing general courtroom assistance. Additional duties include managing the judge’s caseload, attending and logging court proceedings, processing orders and preparing minute entries. This job entails a high level of knowledge regarding courtroom operations. The court has three judges and 30 other employees, including chambers staff. A new judge and chambers staff will be appointed at the U.S. Courthouse in Tacoma in 2026. This position is located at the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Washington.
