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Job Details for Courtroom Deputy assigned to U.S. District Judge David S. Leibowitz

Court Name/Organization: Florida Southern District Court
Overview of the Position: The incumbent manages the Judge's cases by calendaring and regulating their movement, monitoring, and filing of pertinent documents and timely responses to judicial orders, setting or resetting dates and times for hearings, trials, and conferences, and notifying the appropriate parties. Keep the Judge and immediate staff informed of case progress. Monitor the resolution of pending motions, including compliance with the Speedy Trial Act. Examine all documents to determine if they conform to the federal and local rules of practice. Review information relating to pending cases to ensure that all records and reference materials are available for use by the Judge and counsel. Attend court sessions and conferences as directed. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, assuring the presence of all necessary participants (including court reporter and interpreters), administering oaths, assisting with the selection of juries, and managing exhibits. Takes notes of proceedings and rulings and prepares minute entries. The incumbent prepares judgments and other orders for the Judge's review and signature. Docket orders, judgments, minutes, and notices into the Court's Case Management/Electronic Case Files System (CM/ECF). Performs data processing as needed for Court's automated system. Monitors the accuracy of statistical and pending reports as needed. Accepts, files, and dockets civil and criminal filings presented in court. Serve as a primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case processes. Reviews CJA vouchers for policy adherence. Operates and monitors the digital audio recording (DAR) as required. This position may require travel to other offices within the district.
Location: Miami, FL
Opening and Closing Dates: 04/15/2024 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type: Permanent
Classification Level/Grade: CL 27
Salary: $61,806 - $100,476
Link to Court Careers Information: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/job-listings
Announcement Number: 2024-CLK-18

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.