The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for a full-time Courtroom Deputy Clerk for an incoming district court judge. This position reports to the Indianapolis Operations Manager.
Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Accept full responsibility for managing a large caseload. Keep judge and immediate staff informed of case progression. Act as liaison between the Clerk's Office, the bar, the public, and the judge. Set court hearings and send notices through ECF. Record court proceedings. Manage and organize exhibits used in court proceedings, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems. Manage all court sessions. Take notes contemporaneously of proceedings and draft minute entries and orders to file electronically. Assist in providing accurate statistical reports on court hearing times. Review cases and ECF reports for necessary actions. Docket orders, pleadings, judgments, and minutes as directed by local court policies. Review the quality of electronically filed documents, ensuring that all orders, hearing notices, and other entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and make summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings. Adapt to new and emerging courtroom technologies. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Salary
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible legal experience is required. This is a fast-paced and challenging position that requires the incumbent to always maintain a professional demeanor and to possess strong organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in the use of legal terminology; able to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws (including case law); able to identify legal issues in court filings requiring the judge's attention; adept at managing litigation so that cases progress efficiently; and proficient in the use of electronic case filing. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment, maintain confidences, work harmoniously with others, foster high ethical standards, and possess the ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively with other court staff. Applicants must be detail-oriented, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and have the ability to work with multiple software applications in a fast-paced environment. Dependability, with a commitment to attendance and punctuality, is required. Applicants should have excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. A professional appearance and demeanor is required, and applicants must be generally cordial, responsive, and helpful to others including litigants without counsel and family of litigants. The successful candidate should be public service oriented with the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships with other federal agencies. If selected, it is expected that applicants will be willing to adjust work hours to meet court schedules. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in the courtroom. Knowledge of NextGen ECF. Knowledge of federal and local rules, legal terminology, and legal documents. Knowledge of courtroom proceedings and applicable requirements. Understanding of implications of judge's orders and decisions. Ability to adapt and learn new technologies.
Education
To qualify for this position the applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Required Documents
Submit an application packet that includes: A letter of interest describing your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the duties of this position. Résumé. AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment; and The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
How to Apply
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Submit an application packet that includes: A letter of interest describing your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the duties of this position. Résumé. AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment; and The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Application packets should be sent via email as one single text-searchable PDF document to: HRsubmit@insd.uscourts.gov no later than 4:00 pm eastern time, February 19, 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The subject line must note the applicant's name, contain the words "Courtroom Deputy," and reference incoming Judge.
Benefits
Employees of the United States District Court are not included in the Government's Civil Service classification. They are, however, entitled to the same benefits as other federal government employees. Some of the available benefits are: Participation in the federal health, dental and vision programs of the employee's choice Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the Thrift Savings Plan - similar to a 401(k) Participation in a group life insurance program Participation in a group long-term disability insurance program Participation in a long-term care insurance program Participation in a flexible spending account for medical and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis Credit for prior federal government service Paid annual and sick leave and applicable paid holidays per year, pro-rated for part-time employment Option for a flexible work schedule, including part-time telework
