Job Details for Courtroom Deputy
| Court Name/Organization | Alabama Middle District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama is recruiting for the position of Courtroom Deputy. This position is on the staff of the Clerk of Court. The court is seeking a mission-driven professional with excellent interpersonal, computer and analytical skills. The incumbent performs specialized courtroom functions such as court recording responsibilities, calendaring, and related courtroom service support. Duties include managing judicial caseloads, attending and documenting court proceedings, processing court orders, and maintaining official records. This is an administrative, non-law enforcement position. The typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., though some additional hours and some travel are required within the Middle District. This is an on-site position located in MontgomeryAlabama that reports to the Counsel to the Clerk of Court/Director of Court Services. |
| Location | Montgomery, AL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 03/31/2026 - 06/29/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 26 |
| Salary | $54,372 - $88,366 |
| Announcement Number | 26-ALMD-002 |
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Position Description
Attend court hearings, sessions, conferences, and trials at all courthouses in the Middle District of Alabama. Manage and organize exhibits admitted during court proceedings. Assist with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, training attorneys on electronic evidence presentation, setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems, ensuring the presence of all necessary participants, and assuring that court participants are familiar with the judge’s policies and procedures. Take notes of proceedings and rulings, prepare minute entries, and docket minute entries.
- Keep the judge and immediate staff informed of case progress and inform the jury clerk of upcoming trials and need for jurors. Assist the judge and parties in jury selection and maintain records of jury selection and attendance. Act as the liaison between the Clerk’s Office, the bar, the public and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Maintain contact with counsel during jury deliberations. Assist/schedule court reporters and interpreters, process transcripts, arrange for transcriptions, answer questions from parties and the public regarding obtaining transcripts. Refer defendants to the probation office, as appropriate.
- Draft orders and judgments for the judge’s approval, including judgment commitment orders. Docket orders, pleadings, judgments, and minutes as directed by local court policy, utilizing applicable automated systems, and make summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings.
- Maintain the judge’s calendar, when requested by the assigned judge, and regulate the movement of cases by setting or resetting dates and times for hearings on motions, pretrial hearings, and trial. Notify counsel accordingly and follow cases through until conclusion.
- Assist in the accurate statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office. Assist in the completion of monthly correction reports, JS error reports, outstanding motions and pending case reports, as assigned. Ensure that all orders and automated entries are accurately docketed, take appropriate corrective action, including contacting attorneys for appropriate action, and/or referring necessary matters to the judge’s attention.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
All candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree is highly desired. The position requires an ability to communicate information accurately and in a timely manner, and to handle multiple workload demands. The applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience includes progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Applicants must also possess effective oral and written communication skills, exercise mature judgment, and have skill in multi-tasking.
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Excellent organizational skills and experience handling multiple tasks and projects;
- The ability to get along well with others;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people, either in person, on the phone, or through electronic communications;
- The ability to work without supervision and take initiative;
- The ability to work with strict deadlines and in fast-paced environment;
- Experience working in Microsoft Office; and
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to sit or stand for long periods of time with or without accommodation
Employee Benefits
Employees of the U.S. District Court have access to an excellent benefits package which includes the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (like 401k), health, life, dental & vision insurance, long-term care insurance, flexible spending program, 11 paid holidays per year, and a leave accrual program. (Note: For FERS retirement, employees contribute to the Basic Benefit Plan through payroll deductions and receive a benefit, which is calculated at retirement. Employees appointed on or after Jan. 1, 2014, automatically contribute 4.4% of their base pay each paycheck to the Basic Benefit plan.) Additional information about federal judiciary employee benefits and compensation can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Miscellaneous
Attend court hearings, sessions, conferences, and trials at all courthouses in the Middle District of Alabama. Manage and organize exhibits admitted during court proceedings. Assist with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, training attorneys on electronic evidence presentation, setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems, ensuring the presence of all necessary participants, and assuring that court participants are familiar with the judge’s policies and procedures. Take notes of proceedings and rulings, prepare minute entries, and docket minute entries.
- Keep the judge and immediate staff informed of case progress and inform the jury clerk of upcoming trials and need for jurors. Assist the judge and parties in jury selection and maintain records of jury selection and attendance. Act as the liaison between the Clerk’s Office, the bar, the public and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Maintain contact with counsel during jury deliberations. Assist/schedule court reporters and interpreters, process transcripts, arrange for transcriptions, answer questions from parties and the public regarding obtaining transcripts. Refer defendants to the probation office, as appropriate.
- Draft orders and judgments for the judge’s approval, including judgment commitment orders. Docket orders, pleadings, judgments, and minutes as directed by local court policy, utilizing applicable automated systems, and make summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings.
- Maintain the judge’s calendar, when requested by the assigned judge, and regulate the movement of cases by setting or resetting dates and times for hearings on motions, pretrial hearings, and trial. Notify counsel accordingly and follow cases through until conclusion.
- Assist in the accurate statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office. Assist in the completion of monthly correction reports, JS error reports, outstanding motions and pending case reports, as assigned. Ensure that all orders and automated entries are accurately docketed, take appropriate corrective action, including contacting attorneys for appropriate action, and/or referring necessary matters to the judge’s attention.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Application Info
Submit a single PDF document via e-mail to almd_hr@almd.uscourts.gov that includes the following:
- A cover letter addressing the qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the job;
- A résumé, including a list of three professional references; and
- A completed AO 78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment.
Incomplete submissions and submissions that are not received in a single PDF file may not be considered.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.