Courtroom Deputy I

📍 Las Vegas, Nevada · 🏛 U.S. Courts · 💰 $55,538–$90,261 per year · 🎓 CL 26 · 🧭 Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301) · ⏳ Closes May 19, 2027 · 189 days left · 🗓 Posted May 20, 2026
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About this job

This position is located in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Courtroom Deputy is responsible for performing a range of general and specialized courtroom functions in support of court operations. Key duties include managing court calendars, attending and assisting during court proceedings, and accurately recording and maintaining official minutes and case information.

Duties

Manages judge's caseload, dockets, calendars, monitors deadlines, monitors the filing of pertinent documents, and the timely responses to judicial orders. Serves as the primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, and trials. Prepares and posts calendars, manages and organizes exhibits, set up the courtroom, assures presence of all necessary participants (including those appearing by phone or video connection), takes digital notes of proceedings, and manages other duties as they arise in court. Keeps judge and chambers staff informed of case progress. Acts as liaison between the clerk's office, the bar, the public and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Submits transcript requests on behalf of judge. Performs Electronic Court Recorder Deputy Clerk duties which include making a verbatim recording of court proceedings and arranging for the production of written transcripts. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Courtroom Deputy I position, the successful applicant must be a high school graduate, or equivalent, and have one (1) year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. (Specialized experience most applicable will have been obtained in a court or related legal field.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of courtroom protocol. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people tactfully and courteously. Accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment. Professional demeanor and strong work ethic. Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

The successful candidate for this position is subject to an FBI fingerprint check (employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation). The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct which is available to applicants for review upon request. All new employees of the U.S. Courts must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.

Evaluations

All applications will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates.

How to apply

Email the requested Cover Letter, Resume and Judicial Employment Application to denise_kirkling-styles@nvb.uscourts.gov Please be sure to fully complete your application by providing all work history from the prior ten years. Attachments should be submitted as Microsoft Word (Doc) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. Other formats are not acceptable. Applications will be considered complete when all required attachments, in the appropriate format, are received by the Human Resources Department.

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Required documents

Applicants must submit the following: 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Judicial Employment Application

What to expect next

Due to the volume of applications the Court typically receives, the Court will only communicate with those applicants who may be interviewed based upon information provided in completed applications for open positions.

Benefits

Benefits include participation in health, dental, vision, flexible benefits, life, and long-care insurance programs and paid holidays. Annual leave provided based upon judicial discretion.

Other information

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date without prior notice. In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position. Relocation expenses will not be paid or reimbursed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Courtroom Deputy I job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $55,538–$90,261 per year (CL 26).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on May 19, 2027 — 189 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada with the U.S. Courts.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Courtroom Deputy I
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