Courtroom Deputy Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter H. Kang

US District Courts, Northern District of California • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The U.S. District Court is hiring a Courtroom Deputy Clerk to provide administrative support in and out of the courtroom to U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter H. Kang. The role calls for accuracy, diplomacy, and sensitivity when working with judges, attorneys, government agencies, and the public. Successful candidates demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, organize and prioritize tasks, and communicate calmly and confidently.

The position offers an opportunity to advance a career in federal court service. The court describes its salaries and benefits as competitive and its work schedules as promoting work-life balance. Compensation is set based on experience and qualifications under Court Personnel System policies and guidelines. The position is provisional pending satisfactory completion of an FBI fingerprint check and background investigation. Applicants must adhere to a code of conduct and use mandatory direct deposit for federal wages.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with the online application. Applicants must provide work history for the past ten years and submit attachments as Microsoft Word (DOC) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. Applications are complete only when the online application and all required attachments in an accepted format are received by the Human Resources Unit. Priority consideration is given to applicants who apply by November 6, 2026.

Requirements

• For CL-26: One year of specialized experience, including at least one year at or equivalent to work at CL-25.
• For CL-27: Two years of specialized experience, including at least one year at or equivalent to CL-26.
• For salary placement above the minimum through step 25: At least two years of specialized experience at or equivalent to CL-26, with placement also considering court-preferred skills and quality of experience.
• Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical experience involving routine use of specialized terminology and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
• Provide all work history from the past ten years.
• Submit application attachments as Microsoft Word (DOC) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files.
• Complete an FBI fingerprint check and background investigation; employment is provisional pending satisfactory completion.
• Adhere to a code of conduct and mandatory direct deposit of federal wages.
• Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered, but an employment offer may be made only to individuals qualifying under an exception in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B).

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to supporting access to justice and alignment with the court’s mission.
• Experience with electronic document management or case tracking systems.
• Experience working in a courtroom.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences and maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Schedule hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
• Coordinate the presence and readiness of parties, attorneys, jurors, court staff, and members of court-related agencies.
• Attend court proceedings and manage their orderly flow, responding calmly to scheduling changes and last-minute adjustments.
• Create documents recording pertinent courtroom proceedings and ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Docket court orders in the electronic docketing system and monitor incoming filings for accuracy, completeness of the case record, and compliance with procedural timelines.
• Respond to inquiries from attorneys, self-represented litigants, agencies, and the public, providing clear guidance on procedures and deadlines.
• Keep the judge and staff informed of case progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The court describes its salaries and benefits as competitive and its work schedules as promoting work-life balance.
• Judiciary employees are entitled to benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed