Public Services Assistant

Full Job Description

This is a full-time position with the Public Information Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Friday, 04/24/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants.

The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date. One to two years of experience in a busy office environment is strongly preferred.

Candidates must possess the ability to effectively engage with the public and press using tact and diplomacy, often under tight time constraints.

Requires the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff throughout the Court and with reporters who cover the Court.

Requires a working knowledge of the general operations and history of the Court, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, computer skills, and an ability to work with minimum supervision.

Requires discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive information or in responding to reporters.

Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively both orally and in writing is required. Major Duties:

The Public Services Assistant is often the first point of contact for the public and press in person, on the telephone, and electronically at the Supreme Court.

The Public Services Assistant responds to a high volume of requests for information, including general inquiries about the Court, assistance with finding materials on the Court's website, and requests for Court documents.

The Public Services Assistant is responsible for obtaining, updating, and distributing resources and reference materials, including Court schedules, case materials, and Court publications.

The Public Services Assistant prepares Court orders and opinions for public release, manages the seating process for press on Court session days, and supervises film crews.

This role coordinates frequently with other Court offices to meet public and press needs, provides assistance in managing a large file system and in retrieval of documents to support the work of the office, maintains office supplies, and performs other administrative duties as assigned.

The Public Services Assistant reports directly to the Public Information Officer and is supervised by the Deputy Public Information Officer.