Description:
The Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Courtroom Deputy (CRD) for District Judge Sarala V. Nagala. Courtroom deputies perform specialized duties as listed below. The position entails a high level of knowledge and complexity regarding court operations and courtroom proceedings. The incumbent will report directly to the Hartford Division Manager.Requirements:
To be eligible for the appointment at a CL 26, a candidate must possess at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to work at the CL 25 level. To qualify for appointment at a CL 27, a candidate must possess at least 2 years of specialized experience with one year of work experience equivalent to work at a CL 26 level.Specialized experience includes progressively responsible experience that is closely related to the work of this position that has provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and analytical skills. Individuals must also possess the ability to exercise mature judgment and skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships.
Knowledge of federal and local rules, legal terminology, and legal documents. Knowledge of courtroom proceedings and applicable requirements (including time requirements), statistical reporting requirements, and how cases proceed through the court system. Must possess the ability to understand and follow detailed instructions, take accurate notes, and summarize court proceedings. Must also possess the ability to multi-task under strict deadlines.
Skill in the use of computer applications/programs, including word processing, court computer programs, automated case management systems, scanning and uploading pdf documents, e-mail, and web browsers.
Jan 23, 2026;
from:
usajobs.gov