The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota is seeking a Courtroom Deputy for Chief
District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Courtroom Deputy manages the
Chief Judge’s caseload and provides courtroom and other assistance by scheduling trials,
hearings, and other activities, attending court proceedings, handling the juries, drafting and
entering orders and judgments, and compiling minutes and statistical reports. This job requires
a high level of knowledge of court and courtroom operations. The person selected for the
position must be a professional with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a
close attention to detail. The typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (On infrequent occasions, additional hours may be required, such as
when a jury deliberates into the evening.)

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Schedules all trials, hearings, and other case-related activities. Works closely with the
  lawyers and with court personnel to make sure that cases proceed quickly and efficiently.
  Serves as the “gateway” through which every case-related phone call, letter, pleading,
  motion, and other paper passes. Decides what needs the Chief Judge’s attention, what
  needs the attention of a law clerk, and what can wait. Schedules interpreters as needed.
• Accompanies the Chief Judge in court when required. Sets up the courtroom in the
• morning and closes it up at night. Administers oaths, takes care of the jury, handles the
• exhibits, and works with the lawyers and witnesses to make sure that trials and court
• hearings proceed smoothly. Takes notes of proceedings, rulings, and notices, and
• prepares minute entries electronically.
• Drafts and enters routine orders and judgments, such as orders dismissing cases that have
  been settled and orders referring matters to magistrate judges.
• Records minutes and compiles statistical reports, such as reports on the Chief Judge’s
  caseload and on the time that the Chief Judge spends in court.
• Maintains the Chief Judge’s in-court calendar. Shares responsibility for maintaining the
  Chief Judge’s out-of-court calendar with his Judicial Assistant, who handles most
  scheduling of meetings, conferences, interviews, attorney admissions, and
  naturalization ceremonies.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree; and
• Two years of clerical or administrative experience requiring the ability to apply a body of
  rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involving the routine use of specialized
  terminology and automated software for word processing, data entry, or report
  generation.
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Applications from those with a JD degree encouraged.
• The candidate must have an understanding of the litigation process, good judgment,
  excellent communication skills (including strong writing ability), and knowledge of or a
  willingness to learn the policies and procedures of the court, including how other
  processes in the Clerk’s Office relate to his or her position. The candidate must also be
  well organized and extremely careful and accurate in his or her work.
• Prior court or legal experience (such as service as a law clerk to a judge or in a court
  administrator’s office) is highly desired.
• Excellent computer and typing skills, including skills in word processing (MS Word and
  Excel); proficiency with email, web browsers, and databases; and experience scanning
  and uploading documents.
• Experience coordinating and prioritizing the flow of work in a team-based environment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply, email the PDF documents to hr-usdc@mnd.uscourts.gov and add “2025-02 Courtroom
Deputy position” in the email subject line.
Please include the following in PDF format:

• Application for Employment (AO78) Found here –

https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/human-resources-forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment;

• Resume; and
• Name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
  All application materials received will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates.
  Only applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection process will be
  notified. All application materials must be attached to the email as directed.
  If interviews are held in person, applicants are responsible for any travel costs.
  The U.S. District Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to
  withdraw the announcement, and to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is
  shown, any of which actions may occur without prior written notice.