Assistant Calendar Clerk

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit•San Francisco, CA

6d•$50,438 - $82,047

About The Position

Are you interested in a position that supports the federal Judiciary’s mission of ensuring equal justice under the law? This is an excellent opportunity for a college graduate considering a career in public service and/or the legal field. The Calendar Unit, U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, is seeking a talented Assistant Calendar Clerk to join our team. The Calendar Unit, U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, is seeking a talented Assistant Calendar Clerk to join our team. This position is located in the Clerk’s Office and reports to the Operations Supervisor. The Calendar Unit is responsible for setting the Court’s hearing schedule and for providing judges with necessary case materials. The successful candidate will have a steady, professional demeanor, keen attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working within a fast paced and diverse team environment.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent, plus two years of progressively responsible legal or federal work experience in the above representative duties
General knowledge of court procedures, practices, and the Ninth Circuit
Proficiency with email, window applications and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Demonstrated, proactive, problem-solving approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service ethic
Ability to understand and apply established rules and procedures
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship
Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting
Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees
Direct deposit of pay required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Data entry
Responding to requests from judges and attorneys
Sending notices to attorneys
Monitoring pending motions
Assigning cases to calendars
Preparing calendar material for panels
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

13 vacation days
13 sick leave days
11 paid holidays
Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans
Dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term care plans available
Employer sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match
Telework opportunities
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Mass transit subsidy
Reasonable work hours
Team environment
Creative people
Enhanced tenure-based vacation accrual