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Job Details for Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy

Court Name/Organization California Central District Court
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office, is recruiting for one or more Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy position(s) in the Western Division. The Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy reports to the Courtroom Deputy Supervisor for Magistrate Judges. The Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy is assigned to support a U.S. Magistrate Judge serving as the judge’s primary liaison with the Clerk’s Office, attorneys, parties, federal agencies, law enforcement, and providing necessary courtroom and case management. This position is located in downtown Los Angeles at the Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.
Location Los Angeles, CA
Opening and Closing Dates 12/01/2025 - 12/15/2025
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 26
Salary $62,767 - $101,988
Link to Court Careers Information http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/employment
Announcement Number 25-56

Position Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage and monitor the Magistrate Judge’s caseload, court calendars, and accuracy of statistical and pending reports
  • Review and track all MJDAP cases. Monitor and manage all opt-out activity, including deadline tracking, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating reassignment procedures as needed
  • Attend court proceedings, call court to order, administer oaths and swear in witnesses
  • Assist with the orderly flow of proceedings that include, but is not limited to, setting up the courtroom, conducting and troubleshooting court hearings by video and telephone, using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, CourtSmart and other telephonic technology, assuring presence of all necessary parties, and assist with the selection of juries and managing exhibits
  • Compose substance of minute orders; prepare verdict forms, judgments and other court forms
  • Performs duties associated with criminal bench and document duty including but not limited to, preparing bonds and release orders, reviewing bonds and supporting documents to ensure bond conditions have been satisfied, processing search warrants and other filings submitted to the court
  • Participate in the arraignment of defendants and provide other courtroom assistance, as necessary
  • Reviews the quality of electronic filings made by outside users, ensuring that entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and take other appropriate corrective action as needed
  • Makes summary entries of documents and proceedings on the docket. Prepares and transmits to appropriate parties such items as: notices, judgments and orders.
  • Acts as a liaison between the judge and other Clerk’s Office staff, Probation and Pretrial Services, the bar, the U.S. Marshal Service, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Federal Public Defender’s Office, other government agencies, and pro se litigants to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently
  • Provide relief coverage, as needed

Qualifications

  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. A college degree is strongly preferred. Paralegal experience is highly desirable.
  • Must have at least one-year equivalent experience at the CL-25 level. Courtroom Deputy experience is highly desirable
  • The position requires excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • A Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy must be able to communicate thoughts with confidence, clarity, conciseness, and tact. The position requires excellent English verbal and written skills including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • A minimum of three years of progressively responsible office administrative experience, including the use of legal terminology, and the application of a body of rules, regulations, directions or laws to various situations
  • Skill in the use of computers and various computer programs such as Microsoft Office products is required
  • The Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy must demonstrate an acute attention to detail, be well-organized, and have exceptional time management skills.
  • The Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy must demonstrate an ability to thoroughly research and solve problems and work effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere dealing with numerous and diverse legal issues
  • The Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy must possess strong leadership and organizational skills and have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and think logically under large workloads and time constraints
  • Because of the criticality of the case management and calendaring process, a Magistrate Judge Courtroom Deputy must have a flexible work schedule and have a work history reflecting dependability. The ability to work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, and additional hours as needed is necessary.
  • Minimum typing ability of 45 wpm

Employee Benefits

  • Total compensation w/ employee benefits approximate rage: $81,597 to $131,584

In addition to salary, the federal government’s benefits equate to no less than 33% of an employee’s total compensation (see Total Compensation sample below). Federal employees are entitled to federal benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance and flexible spending accounts. Participation in a defined benefit plan the Federal Employees Retirement System-Further Revised Annuity Employee (FERS-FRAE), and up to 5% matching contributions on retirement savings through the Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent). Generous accrual of paid time vacation and sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year. Paid parental leave after meeting eligibility requirements. Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program on eligible student loans. Commuter subsidies for public transportation to and from work. Extensive online training options and in-person training and professional conferences, funds permitting.

Employer Provided Benefits - Total Compensation Approximation Sample (for Illustration Purposes Only)

  • Sample Annual Salary: $60,000
  • Retirement Benefits: $17,760
  • Health/Life Insurance & Commuter Reimbursement: $15,494
  • Paid Time-Off (Holidays & Accrued Leave): $8,538
  • Total Compensation: $101,792

Miscellaneous

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage and monitor the Magistrate Judge’s caseload, court calendars, and accuracy of statistical and pending reports
  • Review and track all MJDAP cases. Monitor and manage all opt-out activity, including deadline tracking, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating reassignment procedures as needed
  • Attend court proceedings, call court to order, administer oaths and swear in witnesses
  • Assist with the orderly flow of proceedings that include, but is not limited to, setting up the courtroom, conducting and troubleshooting court hearings by video and telephone, using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, CourtSmart and other telephonic technology, assuring presence of all necessary parties, and assist with the selection of juries and managing exhibits
  • Compose substance of minute orders; prepare verdict forms, judgments and other court forms
  • Performs duties associated with criminal bench and document duty including but not limited to, preparing bonds and release orders, reviewing bonds and supporting documents to ensure bond conditions have been satisfied, processing search warrants and other filings submitted to the court
  • Participate in the arraignment of defendants and provide other courtroom assistance, as necessary
  • Reviews the quality of electronic filings made by outside users, ensuring that entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and take other appropriate corrective action as needed
  • Makes summary entries of documents and proceedings on the docket. Prepares and transmits to appropriate parties such items as: notices, judgments and orders.
  • Acts as a liaison between the judge and other Clerk’s Office staff, Probation and Pretrial Services, the bar, the U.S. Marshal Service, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Federal Public Defender’s Office, other government agencies, and pro se litigants to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently
  • Provide relief coverage, as needed

Application Info

Applications should be submitted to apply_CACD@cacd.uscourts.gov. Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, and the email should reference the position title and vacancy number. Complete applications must include the following:

  1. A cover letter
  2. A resume, and 
  3. An application for Federal Branch Employment (visit the court’s website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov to download the job application), and

Applicants must submit a narrative statement addressing each factor listed below or the application will be rejected. Each factor should be addressed separately and include a description of the demonstrated experience that is directly related to the duties, responsibilities, and supplemental factors for this position.

  1. Describe your progressive responsible clerical or administrative experience which provided a knowledge of legal procedure and/or legal pleadings. Include length of time and average number of hours per day performing these functions.
  2. Describe your ability and work experience to professionally represent the court verbally and in writing
  3. Describe your work-related experience in managing multiple priorities and high-volume work

Due to the volume of applications received, the Court will communicate only with those individuals who will be interviewed. Expenses associated with interviews or relocation will not be reimbursed. Applicants scheduled to interview should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation will be necessary to interview.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.