The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Courtroom Deputy.  The court is comprised of seven (7) judges and a Clerk’s Office staff of 46 employees.  The court has divisional offices in Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa.  The position is located in the San Francisco divisional office.  
Position Overview:
The Courtroom Deputy manages the judge’s caseload, and provides courtroom and other assistance through management of electronic and/or paper court calendars, attending court proceedings and recording pertinent results for minutes, and responding to inquiries from the bar and the public concerning court procedures and case status.  Representative Duties:

Manages judge’s hearing calendar by (i) maintaining and arranging for the publication of a list of available hearing dates, (ii) ensuring that hearings are scheduled at the correct times and on the correct dates, (iii) reviewing notices of hearing for compliance with local rules and orders and with judicial procedures, (iv) updating hearing calendar as matters are continued, rescheduled, or as matters are resolved prior to hearing; and (v) helping ensure that matters are set for hearing in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to the court and the parties. 
Assists with the management of judge’s caseload by (i) monitoring compliance with deadlines set pursuant to court orders, (ii) reviewing certificates of service for compliance with applicable local and federal rules, (iii) responding to questions from judge and law clerks concerning case status, (iv) promptly docketing orders, (v) summarizing certain types of motions prior to hearing, and (vi) advising judge and law clerks concerning Clerk’s Office procedures pertinent to case management.
Attends all hearings, scheduling conferences, and trials.
Ensures that hearings are conducted in an orderly, efficient manner by (i) setting up the courtroom (whether virtual or physical), (ii) making sure that counsel and parties are properly identified and appear for the correct hearing, (iii) facilitating all technical aspects of video or telephonic hearings, (iv) managing video and audio recording of virtual hearings, (v) managing and maintaining paper and electronic exhibits, and (vi) preserving the integrity of the official record.
Assists with training new law clerks concerning relevant aspects of court operations and chambers management.
Takes notes of hearings and rulings and prepares minute entries.
Conducts research and composes and prepares correspondence, procedural orders, and other documents, at judge’s direction.
Acts as liaison between chambers and the Clerk’s Office and the bar.
Serves as a primary source of information for the public, the bar, and the Clerk’s Office concerning scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, case status, and other case and calendar management issues.
Provides ECRO services as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
A minimum of one year of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives , or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years of relevant experience.
Thorough knowledge of bankruptcy processes and procedures, and prior courtroom experience and knowledge of courtroom procedures.
Paralegal experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. 
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Written and spoken Spanish fluency.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by emailing the following to jobs@canb.uscourts.gov .  The email subject line should reference the Courtroom Deputy position.
1. A cover letter detailing relevant experience and how they meet the qualifications for the position.
2. A résumé.
Only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted by the court.  Applicants selected for the initial interview will be required to submit three professional references.