Job Details for Chief Deputy - Type II
| Court Name/Organization | North Carolina Eastern Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is accepting applications for a Chief Deputy Clerk. The Eastern District serves counties throughout the eastern portion of North Carolina with divisional offices in Raleigh and Greenville. The clerk’s office currently has a staff of approximately 20 employees supporting three bankruptcy judges. The Chief Deputy Clerk is a senior-level management position reporting directly to the Clerk of Court. Under the direction of the Clerk, the Chief Deputy is responsible for the day-to-day administration, supervision, and management of operations and various administrative functions of the Clerk's office. The Chief Deputy assists the Clerk with supervision, planning, developing, and implementing office policies, procedures, programs, and managing Court operations. The Chief Deputy assumes the duties of the Clerk of Court in his or her absence. |
| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 11/03/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 14 - JSP 16 |
| Salary | $130,041 - $207,500 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.nceb.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 2026-02 |
Position Description
The Chief Deputy Clerk performs duties that include, but are not limited to:
- Leadership & Management: Assist in providing leadership, management, and supervision for the operations of the Clerk's office.
- Policy Development: Assist with the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and modification of organizational policy and court rules. Participate and collaborate in the establishment and development of court-wide policies. Assist with developing and executing strategic and long-range plans of the Clerk's office and the court. Interpret and apply appropriate statutes, rules, and operating procedures, including the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures and local internal policies and controls.
- Interagency Relations: Interact with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Federal Judicial Center, other federal courts, court units, the bar, government agencies, judges, and the public to resolve complex issues of practice and procedure.
- Operational/Administrative Management: Assist with the management of court support services including automation/information technology, case administration (CM/ECF), courtroom services, intake, records management, statistical reporting, quality control, procurement, property management, finance, budget, internal controls, space and facilities, COOP and Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP), training and development, strategic planning, and human resource management.
- Documentation: Prepare comprehensive memoranda, reports, and correspondence; draft administrative orders, proposed procedures and local rules; complete complex projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.
Miscellaneous
The Chief Deputy Clerk performs duties that include, but are not limited to:
- Leadership & Management: Assist in providing leadership, management, and supervision for the operations of the Clerk's office.
- Policy Development: Assist with the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and modification of organizational policy and court rules. Participate and collaborate in the establishment and development of court-wide policies. Assist with developing and executing strategic and long-range plans of the Clerk's office and the court. Interpret and apply appropriate statutes, rules, and operating procedures, including the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures and local internal policies and controls.
- Interagency Relations: Interact with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Federal Judicial Center, other federal courts, court units, the bar, government agencies, judges, and the public to resolve complex issues of practice and procedure.
- Operational/Administrative Management: Assist with the management of court support services including automation/information technology, case administration (CM/ECF), courtroom services, intake, records management, statistical reporting, quality control, procurement, property management, finance, budget, internal controls, space and facilities, COOP and Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP), training and development, strategic planning, and human resource management.
- Documentation: Prepare comprehensive memoranda, reports, and correspondence; draft administrative orders, proposed procedures and local rules; complete complex projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.
Application Info
Qualified applicants must submit a complete application packet to HumanResources@nceb.uscourts.gov, consisting of:
- Cover letter addressing the applicant's qualifications, leadership style or philosophy, vision, values, and how your skills, education, and experience relate to the job duties
- Current resume detailing specialized experience, salary history (if applicable), education, skills, functions managed, and number of personnel supervised
- Contact information for three professional references
- Completed and signed Form AO-78 (Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment)
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.