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Magistrate Judge Courtroom Clerk

U.S. Courts · Judicial Branch

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Magistrate Judge Courtroom Clerk job with the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, based in the Clerk's Office in Tucson, Arizona. The court is filling one position through an alternative hiring process, so it is not a standard competitive civil service job. The job can involve extra hours and occasional overnight travel for court hearings.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. The conditions of employment say you must be a U.S. citizen to qualify.

What you would do

  • Manage a judge's court calendar and attend court proceedings.
  • Set up recording equipment and keep an automated log of court proceedings.
  • Record results in court minutes and prepare judgments.
  • Monitor court filings to check they follow rules and procedures.
  • Draft orders for the judge's review and enter them in the electronic filing system.

Do you qualify for CL-26?

With experience: You need two years of specialized experience, and one year of it must be equivalent to CL-25 level work. Specialized experience means progressively responsible clerical or administrative work that follows rules and laws, uses legal terms, and uses word processing, data entry, or report software. This kind of work is common in law firms, legal offices, courts, and banks.

With education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Cover letter explaining how your work experience fits the position
  • Resume with complete work history, salary history, and education
  • Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred), or letters of recommendation if no evaluations exist, with one from a current or recent supervisor
  • Information about accredited schools if you use education to qualify

How you will be rated: Complete applications are reviewed against Judiciary qualification standards. Applicants chosen for interviews are rated on their written answers to structured interview questions, so give specific examples of what you did and the results. Missing required information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply only through the court's website at governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts, since USAJOBS applications are not accepted.
  • Include your two most recent performance evaluations, or letters of recommendation if you have no evaluations, with one from a current or recent supervisor.
  • Show complete work and salary history on your resume, and use your cover letter to connect your experience to CL-25 level work.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You may need to work past normal hours without extra pay to attend court proceedings. Overnight travel may be needed for hearings and trials in Tucson, Yuma, Prescott, Flagstaff, or other places in Arizona where court is held.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Background investigation
  • Pre-employment drug test
  • Initial appointment is provisional until background checks are complete
  • Employment is at will under an Excepted Appointment
  • May need to work past normal hours without extra pay
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required
  • Pay must be received by direct deposit

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$55,403 – $90,042 per year
Pay scale and grade
CL-26 · CL
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Legal And Kindred Administration (0901)
Announcement
27-03

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