Job Details for Courtroom Deputy Clerk for Judge Rita Lin
| Court Name/Organization | California Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The courtroom deputy clerk provides administrative support in and out of the courtroom for District Court Judge Rita Lin. This position calls for accuracy, diplomacy, and sensitivity in dealing with judges, attorneys, members of government agencies, and the general public. Successful courtroom deputy clerks work with meticulous attention to detail, create systems to organize and prioritize tasks, and communicate with calm and confidence. Periodically, other duties may be assigned. (Priority consideration to applicants who apply by July 16, 2025) |
| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 07/03/2025 - 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 | FY25-27 |
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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
- Creating documents to record pertinent results of courtroom proceedings
- 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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The successful applicant must have:
- For CL-26 one-year specialized experience, including at least one year at or equivalent to work at CL-25
- For CL-27 two years specialized experience, including at least one year specialized experience at or equivalent to CL-26
For placement at salary levels above minimum up to and including step 25, (considering court- preferred skills and an evaluation of quality of experience), at least two years specialized experience at or equivalent to work at CL-26.
Specialized Experience
Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical experience involving the routine use of specialized terminology, and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or personnel/payroll operations.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Interest in public service
- Prior courtroom experience
- in state or federal court,
- in both civil and criminal proceedings,
- from pretrial to verdict in civil or criminal proceedings,
- with trial support and technology experience
- Experience using automated systems for filing documents and extracting relevant information
- A bachelor’s degree
Employee Benefits
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California is part of the federal Judicial branch of government and is independent of the Executive and Legislative branches. The court sets its own employment policies including remote work and performance management, while also valuing employees' individualism and continuing to strive towards a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Judicial Branch employees are "at will” employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. However, full-time judiciary employees are entitled to:
- A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after 15 years
- Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year
- Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS)
- Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (with up to 5% employer matching contributions), the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), the Flexible Benefits Program, the Commuter Benefit Program, (Public Transportation subsidy up to $130 per month), Long-Term Care Insurance, and Professional Liability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Work Life Services
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications pursuant to the policies and guidelines set forth in the Court Personnel System (CPS).
Judicial Branch employees are "at will” employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. However, judiciary employees are entitled to benefits.
For more information about federal court benefits, please visit: www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
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
- Creating documents to record pertinent results of courtroom proceedings
- 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
Application Info
Applicants must submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three professional references, including at least one supervisor
To be considered for this position, visit our agency website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtscand to submit the online application, along with the above-listed documents. Please be sure to fully complete your application by providing all work history from the past 10 years. Attachments should be submitted as Microsoft Word (DOC) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments, in the appropriate format, are received by the Human Resources Unit.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.