Clerk of Court #21-C02
United States District Court
Eastern District of Arkansas
Clerk of Court
SALARY : ($172,515 - $183,300)
ANNOUNCEMENT #21-C02
The United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, is recruiting for a full-time clerk of court. The clerk of court is appointed by the judges of the court in which he or she serves. This is a high-level management position which functions under the direction of the chief judge of the court. The clerk of court is responsible for managing the administrative activities of the clerk's office and overseeing the performance of the statutory duties of the office.
Additional duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Consulting with and making recommendations to the judges regarding court policies and procedures;
• Directing staff responsible for the processing of civil and criminal cases, the issuance of process, and the maintenance of official records in the custody of the court;
• Managing the jury operations of the court and making recommendations as required to improve juror utilization;
• Directing through subordinate staff the court’s financial-service function including purchasing, juror payments, and accounting functions;
• Working with members of the bar and the public to improve the delivery of court services;
• Working with various governmental agencies on a variety of issues necessary to court activities such as data processing, fiscal matters, and personnel;
• Hiring and assigning personnel as well as designing and managing training programs;
• Preparing and managing the annual budget;
• Conducting special studies as directed and preparing statistical and narrative reports;
• Managing staff responsible for automation and information technology services, statistical analysis and reporting requirements, inventory control, and human resources management.
Qualifications: General - A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public service or business that provides a thorough understanding of organizational, procedural, and human aspects in managing an organization. At least three of the ten years of experience must have been in a position of substantial management responsibility (e.g. high-level administrative experience that provided a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural, and human aspects of managing an organization. This experience typically includes financial management, space and facilities management, oversight of the information technology and human resources functions, and long and short-range planning). Education may be substituted as follows: bachelor’s degree is three years, postgraduate degree is one year, and a degree from an accredited law school is two years of general experience. An attorney who is in the active practice of law in either the public or private sector may substitute active practice on a year-for-year basis for the management or administrative experience requirement.
Preferred qualifications: Prior district court work experience and a postgraduate degree in business or public administration.
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