Court Operations Specialist

Full Job Description

The Clerk's Office for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking candidates for the position of Court Operations Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma and at least two years of administrative experience, preferably in a court setting.

Ability to manage in-court proceedings, including making announcements, interfacing with judges and attorneys, and operating courtroom technology.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work closely and well with others in a team-orientated environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage time and workload effectively with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with stakeholders from varying backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to execute complex processes while maintaining attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Progressive court-related experience may be substituted for a four-year degree.

Aptitude in and experience with computer technology; experience with a court's case management system and financial management system.

Experience in facilitating in-person and remote court sessions. Major Duties:

As a member of the Clerk's Office Calendar Team, the Court Operations Specialist is responsible for all aspects of oral-argument calendaring; managing courtroom operations and technology during oral-argument proceedings; recusal and conflict-checking processes; financial reconciliation and reporting; statistical reporting; capital case management; processing certified questions of state law; and contributing to the development and maintenance of internal procedural manuals and public-facing resources.

Members of the Clerk's Office Calendar Team have substantial contact with judges, chambers staff, lawyers, the public, and others.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Manage all aspects of court-session calendaring and assignment of cases to judicial panels. Oversee courtroom operations and courtroom technology for court sessions.

Assist judges in identifying potential recusal issues arising from financial or other conflicts; administer related database, reporting and controls.

Responsible for financial reconciliation, reporting and other financial-management activities intended to ensure accountability of funds collected, deposited, and disbursed in compliance with internal controls, the Guide to Judiciary Policy, and related best practices.

Process certified questions of state law and provide case administration support for capital cases. Maintain and report statistics on a monthly and annual basis.