Job Details for Courtroom Deputy Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia DeMarchi
| Court Name/Organization | California Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The Clerk's Office for the U.S. District Court - Northern District of California, is seeking a highly motivated and detailed oriented individual to serve as a full time Courtroom Deputy Clerk in the San Jose divisional office. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk provides administrative support to U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia DeMarchi in and out of the courtroom. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to communicate effectively with judges, attorneys, chambers staff, and the public. It's a great fit for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment. Courtroom Deputy Clerks (CRD's) are part of the Clerk's Office and support the work of the court by managing courtroom proceedings and maintaining the judge's calendar. They administer oaths, maintain custody of exhibits, coordinate with jurors, and file orders and notices into cases. CRD's also serve as a key point of contact for attorneys and parties with questions about scheduling and procedures. The role includes additional duties such as handling referrals, petty offense matters, and providing coverage for other CRD's. |
| Location | San Jose, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 05/07/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 26 - CL 27 |
| Salary | $67,306 - $120,196 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities/ |
| Announcement Number | FY25-20 |
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Position Description
Courtroom Deputy Clerks are responsible for managing judges' cases by:
- Scheduling hearings, trials, and conferences, and coordinating presence in courtroom of parties, attorneys, jurors, other court staff, and members of other court-related agencies;
- Attending court and managing the orderly flow of court proceedings by setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of necessary participants, administer oaths, and managing exhibits;
- Creating documents to record pertinent results of courtroom proceedings by taking notes of proceedings and rulings to produce minute entries;
- Docketing court orders in the electronic docketing system and monitoring the filing of documents to ensure timely filing by parties;
- Responding to inquiries from attorneys, self-represented litigants, agencies, and the public, and acting as liaison between these individuals and the judge.
- Informing judge and staff of case progress.
- Other duties as assigned.
Miscellaneous
Courtroom Deputy Clerks are responsible for managing judges' cases by:
- Scheduling hearings, trials, and conferences, and coordinating presence in courtroom of parties, attorneys, jurors, other court staff, and members of other court-related agencies;
- Attending court and managing the orderly flow of court proceedings by setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of necessary participants, administer oaths, and managing exhibits;
- Creating documents to record pertinent results of courtroom proceedings by taking notes of proceedings and rulings to produce minute entries;
- Docketing court orders in the electronic docketing system and monitoring the filing of documents to ensure timely filing by parties;
- Responding to inquiries from attorneys, self-represented litigants, agencies, and the public, and acting as liaison between these individuals and the judge.
- Informing judge and staff of case progress.
- Other duties as assigned.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.