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Position Overview The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is seeking qualified applicants for a full- time Civil Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy. This position performs a variety of functions to support the Court and serve the bar and the public

The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy will be responsible for the case management of, and courtroom proceedings for, all civil cases assigned to him/her. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy is responsible for ensuring that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. The incumbent will work closely with other case managers and is expected to become fully cross-trained in criminal case management and courtroom proceedings in order to assist and support other team members.

This position is being advertised at a grade CL 25 and has promotional potential to a CL 27. Applications that are received by the initial cut -off date of August 10, 2026, will be given first consideration. Representative Duties The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following: Opens and closes cases, prepares case-related correspondence and issues summonses.

Reviews documents for completeness and conformity with the federal and local rules and the policies of this district. Photocopies and scans documents. Makes summary docket entries and performs quality assurance reviews in the Case Management/Electronic Filing System (CM/ECF).

Prepares and serves notices, orders, and judgments. Runs case management reports in CM/ECF to monitor deadlines and undertake appropriate action. Maintains the official court record and manages the progression of cases from case opening to final disposition.

Processes appeals and appeal-related documents. Creates and distributes the judge's calendar and responds to inquiries regarding cases and court procedures from attorneys, self-represented litigants, agencies, and the public. Assists the judge with courtroom proceedings including, but not limited to, coordinating the set-up of the courtroom, calling the calendar, impaneling and managing the jury, administering the oath to witnesses and interpreters, managing exhibits, preparing the minutes of the proceedings, preparing jury vouchers, collecting data, and preparing statistical reports.

Makes small, court-related purchases using an assigned purchase card. Participates in regular training on the use of the purchase card and maintains documentation and timely reporting of purchases. Supports other areas of the Clerk's Office and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications To qualify for the position, an individual must have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university or a North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification. The candidate must have at least two years of specialized experience involving legal terminology and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Knowledge of civil litigation, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Eastern District of North Carolina Local Rules of Practice and Procedure, and CM/ECF is essential.

The candidate must possess the ability to communicate information accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner to individuals within and outside the court unit. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy must have a positive attitude and be service-oriented. The candidate must be a self-starter and extremely detail oriented and possess extraordinary organizational and oral and written communication skills.

The candidate must be able to enter a high volume of complex data into an automated case management system accurately, adhere to stringent deadlines, and interact effectively with judges, attorneys, litigants, and court personnel. The candidate must be able to work calmly under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapt easily to change. The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and WordPerfect and able to work in additional Windows-based applications.

A judicial employee must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Preference will be given to applicants with extensive legal experience in another court or law office. Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures is also preferred.

Conditions of Employment Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Judicial Branch employees are considered "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required. This position may be required to work in excess of a regular eight-hour day or to work an altered work schedule to support the operations of the court, without additional compensation. Travel is required and will include overnight stays for court.

Application Procedures: All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced and submit an application package which is to include: the completed application, a cover letter and resume. Applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation (including references, criminal history, and credit history) prior to an offer of employment being made. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check

Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted.

-THE COURT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER- www.nced.uscourts.gov General questions may be sent via email to NCE_HumanResources@ncep.uscourts.gov