U.S. Courts is Hiring a Special Assistant to the Clerk Near Washington, DC

The Special Assistant to the Clerk position is located in the Office of the Clerk of Court for the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia and reports to the Clerk of Court.

Qualifications:

Required Specialized Experience:

To qualify for the CL-28: The candidate must also possess a minimum of two years of specialized experience.

Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that is in, or closely related to, the work of the position and which has demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involves the routine use of software for word processing, data entry, and report generation.

The successful candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Skill and ability to manage an executive office in a professional environment. Ability to exercise mature judgment. Excellent written and oral communication, including the writing, editing, and proofreading of documents for spelling, grammar, style, abbreviations, and correct legal citation formats. Thorough knowledge of using executive office procedures and equipment. Familiarization with virtual platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.). Ability to learn Court rules and policies. Ability to multitask. Skill in administrative matters (file maintenance, record keeping, and preparation of presentation material). The ability to maintain confidentiality and interact tactfully with a wide variety of people is critical.