The Docket Clerk/Courtroom Deputy is an employee of the Clerk's Office who supports a District Judge by maintaining the official case events summary on the docket sheet and attending court proceedings as needed.
Manage judge's cases by calendaring, including distributing and monitoring deadlines, monitoring filing of pertinent documents, and timely responses to judicial orders. Calendar and regulate case movement. Provide back-up, when required, for scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case processes. Record court proceedings. Manage and organize exhibits used in court proceedings, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems.
Attend court sessions and conferences. Assist with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, assuring the presence of all necessary participants, and managing exhibits. Take notes of proceedings, rulings, notices and prepare minute entries electronically. Review cases or reports for necessary actions. Keep judge and immediate staff informed of case progress.
Assist the judge and parties in jury selection and maintain records of jury selection and attendance. Act as liaison between the clerk's office, the bar, the public and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Maintain contact with counsel during deliberations. Schedule court reporters and interpreters; process transcripts; arrange for transcriptions; answer questions from parties and the public regarding obtaining transcripts.
Refer defendants to probation office as appropriate. Perform criminal docketing and monitor the criminal caseload to ensure cases proceed in compliance with provisions of the Speedy Trial Act. Inform jury clerk of upcoming trials, needs for jurors, etc. Draft orders and judgments for the judge's approval including judgment commitment orders. Docket orders, pleadings, judgments, and minutes as directed by local court policy, utilizing applicable automated systems.
Coordinate hearings. Assist in the accurate statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office. Review the quality of electronically filed documents, ensuring that all orders and automated entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and make summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings. Take notes of proceedings, rulings, notices and prepare minute entries electronically. May assist with case administration duties.
May provide training and/or assistance to employees performing courtroom deputy/docket clerk duties. Perform other duties as assigned.
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware offers a generous benefits package which includes the following: Paid annual and sick leave Eleven paid federal holidays Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Flexible Benefits Program - Employee Assistance Programs Long Term Care Insurance through the Federal Judiciary or OPM Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)- up to 5% match Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Public Service Employees On-site fitness facility Transit Subsidy Program (contingent upon availability of funds) NOTE: Some benefits require a waiting period.
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Elizabeth_Mason@ded.uscourts.gov · 302-573-6170
This position is with U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.
The posted pay range is $54391 – $106993/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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