The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is accepting applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Magistrate Judge Courtroom Clerk position to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. The position is located in the Clerk's Office in Tucson, Arizona. You must be a self-starter, extremely detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Manages a judge's caseload and provides courtroom and other assistance through management of court calendars, attending court proceedings, recording pertinent results for minutes and preparing judgments. Sets-up equipment to record court proceedings, ensures clear recording is acquired throughout the proceedings, maintains an automated log, and plays back portions of the proceedings as required.
Monitors filings to ensure compliance with rules and procedures, and reviews cases or reports for necessary action. Drafts and prepares orders for the judge's review and makes entries on the court's electronic filing system. Attends to courtroom duties for district judges, magistrate judges, or visiting judges in the district as assigned by the Clerk of Court or his designee.
May be required to work in excess of normal duty hours without additional compensation and must be able to attend court proceedings that go past the incumbent's normal work hours. Travel that requires overnight lodging may be required for attending court hearings and trials set in Tucson, Yuma, Prescott, or Flagstaff, or any other location in the state that may be designated as a place of holding court.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Federal benefits include, but not limited to: Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first 3 years of employment; 20 to 26 days per year thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service). 11 paid holidays per year. 13 days of paid sick leave per year. Up to 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, if qualified.
Excellent retirement package (enhanced Federal law enforcement retirement benefits) Mandatory participation in the Federal Retirement System (FERS) and Social Security programs. Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a matching component of up to 5%, with diversification control. Full extension of health benefits. Optional participation in the federal health insurance program of your choice (no waiting period).
Optional vision and dental insurance programs of your choice (no waiting period). Optional participation in a flexible spending program for health and/or dependent care. Optional participation in group life insurance. Transit Subsidy. On-site fitness center (Phoenix only) Flexible schedule options.
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azdml_human_resources_arizona@azd.uscourts.gov
This position is with U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.
The posted pay range is $55403 – $90042/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-28.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-29 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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