Courtroom Clerk
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: CTWD-2023-0011
Salary: $53,105 - $69,035
Closing Date: September 29, 2023
Duties
The Courtroom Clerk duties include some or all of the following:
- Assembles all cases to be heard by the court prior to the judge taking the bench.
- Records judicial proceedings and decisions on official court documents.
- Administers oaths to witnesses and impanels juries.
- Prepares judicial summonses, bench warrants, arrest warrants and other legal documents as directed by a judge.
- Identifies and accounts for exhibits. Advises defendants of rights and penalties for violation of conditions of release.
- Manages the operations of the courtroom of the DC Superior Court, and performs administrative support as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.
- Background and security investigation are required.
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree)
4. List of three (3) professional references
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE 7: High School Diploma or GED plus three (3) years of administrative or clerical experience in a court, legal or office environment; or an Associate's degree plus (1) years of administrative or clerical experience in a court, legal or office environment
Some familiarity with the criminal judicial system, judicial branch or legal terminology is preferred.
Must possess the ability to: multi-task, get along with a diverse group of people, accurately type in real time while monitoring a proceeding, attention to detail, attentiveness, organized, and able to work under pressure.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Fairness, Integrity, Respect and Transparency.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
