Responsibilities

Gather initial case information and verify adherence to jurisdictional requirements; create and file case initiation materials; assign docket numbers; set tracking deadlines for compliance.
Process and log all motions and related responses; adjudicate motions assigned to the clerk under local rules or internal policies; track resulting actions.
Conduct legal research and respond to inquiries from judges, courts, attorneys, self-represented litigants, and other parties regarding procedures, case issues, and case status.
Develop and issue customized briefing schedules based on individual case requirements.
Accept and examine appellate briefs for conformity with the Sixth Circuit Rules and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure; notify counsel of defects with clear instructions for correction and track resubmissions.
Log judicial orders and opinions; distribute them promptly to counsel, parties, and relevant district courts or judges; draft orders as directed by judicial chambers or supervisors.
Interpret filings submitted by self-represented parties; route documents to appropriate personnel and draft written responses when needed.
Alert key court staff to emergency motions; request urgent review; monitor until resolution.
Serve as primary, backup, or setup courtroom deputy to support court proceedings.

Benefits

Employer-supported health and life insurance options.
Access to dental and vision insurance plans.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting costs.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and transit subsidies.
Use of an on-site fitness facility.
Federal retirement package including a pension (FERS-FRAE) and employer-matched Thrift Savings Plan.
Option for retirees to continue insurance coverage at employee-rate premiums.

Compensation

Compensation ranges from $51,414 to $83,604 (CL 25) or $56,634 to $92,043 (CL 26), based on qualifications per U.S. Court Guidelines. Includes benefits and a work-life balance package with annual leave and hybrid telework options.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Total Rewards & Work/Life Balance

Compensation: $51,414–$83,604 (CL 25) or $56,634–$92,043 (CL 26), commensurate with qualifications per U.S. Court Guidelines. Benefits include employer-subsidized health and life insurance, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and transit subsidies, on-site fitness center, federal retirement with pension (FERS-FRAE) and employer-matched Thrift Savings Plan, and continued insurance eligibility for retirees at employee rates. Work-life includes 13 vacation days (increasing to 20 after three years and 26 after fifteen), 13 sick leave days, and 11 paid holidays. Hybrid telework may be available.

Other

Provisional hiring is contingent upon satisfactory background check and fingerprinting results.
Employees must comply with the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to support court operations.
Payroll direct deposit via Electronic Fund Transfer is mandatory.
Appointments are at-will, excepted service positions, subject to termination with or without cause.
For citizenship eligibility, visit www.uscourts.gov/careers.
The Court reserves the right to alter the terms of this announcement or withdraw it without notice.