This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/798194300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Deputy Clerk works in the divisions of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Deputy Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support in an office setting.
This announcement will create a roster for Superior Court Deputy Clerk vacancies.
The starting salary will be a Grade 6 unless you are currently in the Federal or DC Government and considered a transfer.
If you previously applied for a Deputy Clerk posting, you must reapply for consideration.
07/01/2024 to 07/16/2024
$50,326 - $65,425 per year
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Yes—While the DC Courts has a telework policy, eligibility is determined by the respective division where the position is situated within the agency.
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
08 - The starting salary will be a Grade 6 unless you are currently in the Federal or DC Government and considered a transfer.
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United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.
The Deputy Clerk will be expected to perform the following duties in a timely and competent manner; exercise sound judgment; work independently and cooperatively; and communicate in a clear and courteous manner.
• Greets customers, provides basic information, and shares relevant resources.
• Responds to inquiries regarding procedural information about cases, proper completion of court forms, and court rules, procedures, and processes.
• Answers incoming phone calls and responds to chat line, video and email inquiries as assigned and where appropriate.
• Monitors cases from initiation to final disposition in accordance with established procedures and designated timelines.
• Receives and processes initial and subsequent filings in accordance with applicable business processes and standard operating procedures, routes filings to appropriate office or work queue.
• Reviews, enters, and updates data in the Superior Court case management system to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in compliance with time standards.
• Assists in maintaining court calendars by scheduling hearings according to procedures and processes.
• Administers oaths and affirmations in accordance with established procedures and processes.
• Manages case dockets including monitoring overdue or missing documents, files, exhibits, or records.
• Opens, reviews, sorts, and processes or distributes incoming mail, processes outgoing mail.
• Processes checks, money orders, and electronic or cash payments or fees and prepares financial transaction receipts; Prepares end of day report and balances daily receipts to ensure correct reporting.
• Reviews judicial orders to ensure that instructions to the Clerk’s Office are carried out appropriately.
• Prepares correspondence, forms, or other documents such as notices, orders, certificates, warrants, and writs in the appropriate format, style, and content as established by business processes and standard operating procedures.
• Creates and certifies copies of the official record in all matters where certification is necessary.
• Performs special assignments, projects and other duties as assigned; and
• Provides coverage for other divisions and offices as needed.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE 6: High-School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years of clerical or administrative experience court, legal or office environment. You MUST provide documentation of education or your application will not be considered.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are required.
Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe are required.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
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, Respect, and Transparency.
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.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.
Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all non-judicial new employees.
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.
1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcripts or diploma)
4. List of three (3) professional references
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/798194300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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