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Job Details for Part-Time Court Services Deputy Clerk

Court Name/Organization Indiana Southern District Court
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for a part-time Court Services Deputy Clerk. This position reports to the Operations Managers. Applicants should have excellent administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The part-time Court Services Deputy Clerk will work in the office 20 hours per week. Successful applicant will be willing to work from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. five days a week, or 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. four days a week. These schedules include a half hour for a lunch break. Applicants must be highly motivated and able to work as part of a team. This is a public facing position and professional dress and demeanor is required.
Location Indianapolis, IN
Opening and Closing Dates 06/13/2025 - 06/27/2025
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 25
Salary Not specified
Link to Court Careers Information https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities
Announcement Number 25-16
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

Representative Duties:

  • Incumbent shall receive and review incoming documents to determine conformity with federal court requirements
  • Provide front counter assistance to the general public and attorneys
  • Verify attorneys' authority to practice before the court
  • Collect appropriate fees and prepare receipts for same
  • Assure assignment of case numbers and random assignment of cases to judges
  • Open cases in the filing system
  • Retrieve files and make copies of records
  • Ship files to the appropriate Federal Records Center
  • Answer incoming phone calls.
  • Provide assistance to the public with computerized database
  •  Assist with attorney admissions.
  • Process and scan mail
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To qualify for this position the applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent, and must have at least two years of administrative office experience, preferably in the legal field, where they have been accustomed to dealing tactfully and courteously with the public. This latter requirement may be waived for candidates who are able to show significant educational activities or other experience equivalent to administrative, public-facing office experience. They must be detail-oriented, possess excellent computer and telephone skills, and have experience in the Windows operating environment, preferably with case management software. Dependability with a commitment to regular attendance and punctuality is a highly regarded characteristic. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment, maintain confidences, work harmoniously with others, and foster high ethical standards.

Employee Benefits

Employees of the U.S. District Court are not included in the Government’s Civil Service classification. They are, however, entitled to the same benefits as other federal government employees. Part-time employees' benefits may be pro-rated based on coverage and/or cost-sharing of premium.

Some of the available benefits are:

  • Participation in the federal health, dental and vision programs of the employee's choice
  • Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the Thrift Savings Plan – similar to a 401(k)
  • Participation in a group life insurance program
  • Participation in a group long-term disability insurance program.
  • Participation in a long-term care insurance program
  • Participation in a flexible spending account for medical and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis
  • Credit for prior government service
  • Paid annual and sick leave and applicable paid holidays per year pro-rated for part time employment

Miscellaneous

Representative Duties:

  • Incumbent shall receive and review incoming documents to determine conformity with federal court requirements
  • Provide front counter assistance to the general public and attorneys
  • Verify attorneys' authority to practice before the court
  • Collect appropriate fees and prepare receipts for same
  • Assure assignment of case numbers and random assignment of cases to judges
  • Open cases in the filing system
  • Retrieve files and make copies of records
  • Ship files to the appropriate Federal Records Center
  • Answer incoming phone calls.
  • Provide assistance to the public with computerized database
  •  Assist with attorney admissions.
  • Process and scan mail
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Application Info

Submit an application packet that includes:

Application packets should be sent via email as one single text-searchable PDF document to: HRsubmit@insd.uscourts.gov no later than 1 p.m. ET, Friday, June 27, 2025. The subject line should note the applicant's name and contain the words Court Services.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.