Job Details for Chief Deputy Clerk Type II
| Court Name/Organization | Massachusetts Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of chief deputy clerk. This is a senior-level management position reporting directly to the clerk of court. Under the direction of the clerk, the chief deputy manages the operations and administrative activities of the clerk’s office and assists in the performance of the statutory duties of the office. The chief deputy assists the clerk in providing management and leadership of all non-judicial functions and activities of the court. The court has three presiding judges, chambers employees, and approximately 30 clerk’s office employees. The business of the court is conducted at three divisional offices located in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. The position requires interaction with judges, lawyers, and other senior officials, within and outside the Judiciary. The chief deputy is principally responsible for effectively managing court support services including automation, case administration, courtroom services, intake, records management, training, statistical reporting, quality control, finance and budget, procurement, space and facilities, and human resources. The chief deputy serves as second-in-command to the Clerk regarding the supervision, management, and administration of the clerk’s office. |
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/27/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 14-16 |
| Salary | $142,452 - $209,600 |
| Announcement Number | #2026-01 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The chief deputy analyzes the quality and quantity of work, recommends corrective actions, consults and makes recommendations to the Clerk on various management matters. The chief deputy also assists the clerk with the development, implementation, and refinement of procedures to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the clerk’s office; organizational and strategic planning; application of the Guide to Judiciary Policy, Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and Local Rules of the Court; and preparation of reports and district-wide projects. Travel to divisional offices and to conferences (both locally and nationally) is required.
Miscellaneous
The chief deputy analyzes the quality and quantity of work, recommends corrective actions, consults and makes recommendations to the Clerk on various management matters. The chief deputy also assists the clerk with the development, implementation, and refinement of procedures to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the clerk’s office; organizational and strategic planning; application of the Guide to Judiciary Policy, Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and Local Rules of the Court; and preparation of reports and district-wide projects. Travel to divisional offices and to conferences (both locally and nationally) is required.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.