Court Operations Specialist

U.S. Courts

Denver, CO

JobSummary

The Clerk's Office for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking candidates for the position of Court Operations Specialist.

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Promotion to the CL 27 may be granted without further competition based on superior performance.

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United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit - Denver, Colorado

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False

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The Clerk's Office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking candidates for the position of Court Operations Specialist. The Clerk's Office is the case-based operations hub for the Court of Appeals. Clerk's Office personnel manage all appeals and other proceedings filed in the Tenth Circuit from the time the court acquires jurisdiction through disposition and the issuance of the mandate at the end of the case. The Clerk's Office supports the judges of the court in the discharge of their responsibilities under Article III of the Constitution; ensures compliance with the laws, rules, policies, and procedures that apply to proceedings in the Tenth Circuit; and otherwise facilitates the non-judicial aspects of the court's case-based operations.

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MajorDuties

As a member of the Clerk's Office Calendar Team, the Court Operations Specialist is responsible for all aspects of oral-argument calendaring; managing courtroom operations and technology during oral-argument proceedings; recusal and conflict-checking processes; financial reconciliation and reporting; statistical reporting; capital case management; processing certified questions of state law; and contributing to the development and maintenance of internal procedural manuals and public-facing resources. Members of the Clerk's Office Calendar Team have substantial contact with judges, chambers staff, lawyers, the public, and others. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Manage all aspects of court-session calendaring and assignment of cases to judicial panels. Oversee courtroom operations and courtroom technology for court sessions. Assist judges in identifying potential recusal issues arising from financial or other conflicts; administer related database, reporting and controls. Responsible for financial reconciliation, reporting and other financial-management activities intended to ensure accountability of funds collected, deposited, and disbursed in compliance with internal controls, the Guide to Judiciary Policy, and related best practices. Process certified questions of state law and provide case administration support for capital cases. Maintain and report statistics on a monthly and annual basis.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Appointment is contingent upon a suitable background investigation.

Evaluations

We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

HowToApply

Email application package to HR@ca10.uscourts.gov. Reference Vacancy Announcement #26C09 in the subject line. Incomplete applications may not be accepted. Application package must include: Cover letter Resume Application for Judicial Employment. The Application for Judicial Employment can be found at: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/human-resources Position is open until filled. Applications reviewed as received.

WhatToExpectNext

Once you submit your application, we will assess your application and experience, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews.

RequiredDocuments

Cover letter Resume Application for Judicial Employment. The Application for Judicial Employment can be found at: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/human-resources See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

Benefits

Full-time and permanent with federal benefits.

OtherInformation

Excepted service appointments are "at will." Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Direct deposit of pay required. Hybrid work schedule available after six months, consisting of regular onsite work at the Byron White Courthouse and regular telework. The U.S. Courts are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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HR@ca10.uscourts.gov

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