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Court Interpreter 1 or 2

Toms River, NJ · On-site

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How much do federal courts jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal courts in the United States is $71,349.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $82,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Federal Court Judge, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Federal Court Judge, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, extensive legal experience, and a deep understanding of federal law and judicial procedures. Familiarity with legal research databases, case management systems, and electronic filing tools is typically required. Strong analytical reasoning, impartiality, and excellent written and verbal communication skills set outstanding judges apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring fair, well-reasoned decisions and upholding public trust in the judicial system.

What is the difference between Federal Courts vs Federal Court Clerks?

AspectFederal CourtsFederal Court Clerks
Primary RoleAdjudicate cases, interpret laws, and resolve disputes at the federal levelAssist judges by managing case files, scheduling, and administrative tasks
Required CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, legal experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent; some legal or administrative experience
Work EnvironmentCourthouses, federal judicial districtsCourthouses, administrative offices within federal courts
Employer & Industry UsageFederal government, judiciary systemFederal courts, judicial administrative offices

Federal Courts are the judicial bodies that hear and decide cases, while Federal Court Clerks support these courts by handling administrative tasks. The courts focus on legal decision-making, requiring legal credentials, whereas clerks perform clerical duties, often with less formal education. Both roles are essential within the federal judiciary system but serve different functions.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for professionals working in federal courts?

Professionals working in federal courts, such as clerks, court reporters, or case managers, typically handle tasks like managing court documents, preparing case files, and scheduling hearings. They often interact with judges, attorneys, and the public to facilitate courtroom proceedings and ensure compliance with federal procedures. Collaboration is key, as team members coordinate closely to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines. The work environment is usually structured and formal, requiring attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

What are federal courts?

Federal courts are courts established by the United States Constitution and Congress to handle cases involving federal law, disputes between states, and cases involving the Constitution. They are separate from state courts and include the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, and District Courts. Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases that involve the United States government, federal laws, controversies between states or citizens of different states, and other specified subject matters.
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Infographic showing various Federal Courts job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% As Needed, 33% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 13% Temporary, and 10% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,349 per year, or $34.3 per hour.
Litigation Legal Secretary, must have California courts, defense lit.

Litigation Legal Secretary, must have California courts, defense lit.

Bonnie Jones Associates, LLC

Phoenix, AZ • Remote

$65K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Remote Defense Litigation Legal Assistant - Secretary

Area of Law: Product Liability

Fully Remote from AZ

You must have California legal experience with California eFilings and California courts

The practice group seeks solid tenure, iManage experience, experience at a medium-to-large law firm, and e-Filing experience with California and Federal Courts.

The firm requires 3-5 years of experience in defense litigation.

$65,000 - $80,000, depending on years of experience, education, and skills.

You will be supporting 5-7 attorneys out of the SF office.

Hours can be 8:30-5 or 9-5:30, with 2-10 hours of paid overtime per week. 

Solid tenure is key to success with this firm. Please have 3+ years of defense litigation, NOT PLAINTIFF litigation. Product Liability Defense litigation experience is highly desired but not required.

The firm offers outstanding benefits, a raise, and a discretionary bonus in July 2027. You will work with a dynamic group of 5-7 well-respected Product Liability litigation defense associates and partners. 

This fast-paced, busy position has substantive work, a fantastic manager, incredibly helpful staff, and great attorneys.

Why this assignment works with 5-7 timekeepers:

  • Legal Secretaries are not entering docketing.
  • Legal Secretaries are not doing the shells; the word-processing team handles them.
  • Legal Secretaries do not handle copying or production; the services team handles it.
  • Most attorneys enter their own time, but there are exceptions. 
  • Legal Secretaries don’t do billing.

This firm has one of the world’s most robust integrated legal practices, with 45 offices worldwide. The firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services worldwide.

The firm seeks a Legal Assistant/Secretary to join its Product Liability Litigation Practice Group. You will support 5-7 attorneys who work in the firm’s SF office.

Please have 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal in defense litigation at a law firm.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Draft, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and e-mail
  • Perform administrative tasks such as preparing expense reports, check requests, client invoices, and time entries, as requested
  • E-filing in the State (California) and Federal courts
  • Maintaining and managing client files
  • Maintaining attorneys' calendars and scheduling appointments
  • Initiating communication and responding to client inquiries
  • Coordinating client meetings, travel arrangements (domestic and international), and conferences
  • Performing general administrative tasks of filing, mailing, answering phone calls, and greeting clients
  • Working cooperatively with staff, paralegals, and lawyers
  • Maintaining proficiency with office procedures and staying current with the Firm's technology

Required Qualifications:

  • A High School Diploma is required; college preferred
  • 3+ years of Defense litigation, lemon law defense litigation, or general defense litigation experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal. NO PLAINTIFF Litigation, PLEASE
  • You must have experience with iManage
  • Ability to handle a busy desk, multitask, and remain focused
  • 50-60 wpm typing
  • Solid e-Filing experience in California and federal courts is required
  • Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Basic technological and research skills.

37.5-hour workweek, paid overtime, very stable and growing, fantastic healthcare benefits, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 20 days PTO, ten holidays, discretionary bonus, and 401k discretionary contribution, and a happy and diverse firm culture, no matter whether you are remote or onsite

Company Description

Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience.
Our commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, www.bonniejones.com and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!