Magistrate Courtroom Deputy to U.S. Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo

The Magistrate Courtroom Deputy provides clerical and administrative support to a United States Magistrate Judge. Duties include: case management; docketing and scheduling; swearing in witnesses; coordinating court appearances with counsel, court interpreters and other court related agencies; preparing the daily court calendar; recording proceedings and rulings; writing calendar minutes for the Court; maintaining records of cases assigned to a U.S. Magistrate Judge; and performing other ministerial duties as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school degree or equivalent. To qualify for the minimum salary (CL 24), an applicant must have one year of specialized experience, CL 25, two years. To qualify for the highest classification level, an applicant must have three years of specialized office experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures. Specialized experience includes a demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws as might be found in a law, real estate or insurance office, or a Clerk’s Office in a federal, state or local court. Ideal candidates are exceptionally organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume setting with high-quality work product with attention to detail. Outstanding interpersonal skills are a must, especially the ability to interact calmly and confidently within chambers and with the public, attorneys, and court staff. Self-motivation and a strong work ethic are critical. The ability to develop, maintain and/or improve office or organizational procedures, including calendaring, casemanagement systems, and electronic records systems, is preferred. The strongest candidates also demonstrate good judgment, teamwork, professionalism, and integrity. Familiarity with CM/ECF, Microsoft OneDrive, and related applications is required. Prior experience working in the courtroom is preferred. Benefits: Benefits include participation in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System which contributes to the Social Security Retirement Program, Federal Employees’ Health Benefits, Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer matching contributions), paid holidays, annual/sick leave accrual, fitness membership (fee applies) and other benefits. An overview of Federal Judiciary benefits is accessible at: https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits United States District Court Eastern District of New York www.nyed.uscourts.gov HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter (include vacancy announcement number) specifying qualifications in relation to the position and a résumé, in one PDF document. The PDF file should be named Last Name, First Name and submitted to the court’s employment application box: https://edny.app.box.com/f/c8a4d96fc1334aebbf53db9e8f441ac7 1. Letter of interest; 2. Resume; 3. Completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment, form AO78. (Do not complete questions 18-20, see Background Information below)