Clerk of the Panel
Company
Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Position Overview
The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is accepting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Clerk of the Panel. The Clerk reports to the Panel Executive.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Pay System and Benefits
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Panel employees are "Excepted Service Appointments". Excepted Service Appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the Panel at any time. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply. This position is classified under the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP-CUE). Panel employees are subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Full-time employees are eligible for a full range of benefits such as paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits that include a defined contribution program and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). TSP is a 401(k) equivalent program that includes matching contributions. Additional benefits include health and life insurance, disability and long-term care insurance, dental and vision insurance, a Flexible Benefits Program which includes medical and dependent care reimbursement, and transit subsidy program.
Background Check:
An incumbent not already employed by the Judiciary will be considered provisional pending successful completion of a ten-year full-field OPM background investigation. Every five years, thereafter, the position requires an updated investigation. Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available upon request.
Qualifications
To be qualified for appointment, a full-time, two-year commitment is required. Candidates must meet the following standards:
General: Applicants must have ten years of progressively responsible legal or administrative experience in public service or business that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural, and human aspects of managing an organization. At least three of the applicant's ten years of experience must have been in a position of substantial management responsibility, defined below.
Substantial Management Experience
Substantial management experience is high-level administrative experience that provided a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural, and human aspects of managing an organization. Such experience typically includes financial management, space and facilities management, oversight of the information technology, and human resources functions, and long and short-range planning.
Preferred Experience
Desired attributes include familiarity with Panel practice, a law degree, and academic and professional achievement in law, management, and/or a related field.
The preferred candidate also will have:
- Prior managerial experience in the federal judiciary, including operational knowledge of the courts, financial management, human resources management, and CM/ECF/information technology.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal abilities, in addition to strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills, including a working knowledge of networks sufficient to oversee the management of the Panel's automation needs.
- Excellent organizational and management skills.
- Experience and tenure in leading teams, managing budgets and financial plans, and evaluating work processes and organizational impact.
Education
Educational/Experience Equivalents
A bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing is required. A law degree is preferred. A postgraduate degree in public, business, or judicial administration from a college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to three years of the required general experience.
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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