Clerk of Court

The United States Court of International Trade is accepting applications for the position of Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court is appointed by the judges of the Court. This is a high-level management position which functions under the direction of the Chief Judge of the Court. The Clerk is responsible for managing the administrative activities of the Clerk’s Office and overseeing the performance of the statutory duties of the office. This is an in-person position and the duty station is New York, New York. The Clerk of Court serves as the Chief Executive Officer of all non-judicial functions and activities of the Court. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Analyze, consult with, and make recommendations to the judges regarding Court policies and procedures; track and implement policies as required by the Judicial Conference of the United States. • Oversee the preparation and management of the annual budget for the Court’s approval and submission to Congress. • Serve as the chief financial officer for the Court, conduct audits, and ensure that internal controls are followed. • Hire, develop, and manage the Clerk’s Office personnel; review and analyze the organizational structure of the Clerk’s Office; oversee all aspects of employee relations and performance management; create and maintain a culture of teamwork. • Collaborate with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, other courts, the bar, General Services Administration, U.S. Marshals Service, and other government agencies on various matters necessary to Court activities such as safety and security, case management, space and facilities, and information technology. • Oversee the procurement services for space, furniture, furnishings, equipment, supplies, and contracting services; and the coordination of construction and building maintenance projects. • Work with members of the bar and court advisory committee to improve the delivery of Court services and advise on changes to the Court’s Rules. • Provide administrative support and expertise for meetings of the Judges and Court committees. • Manage, plan, coordinate, support and execute all aspects of the Court’s Judicial Conference. • Oversee the Court’s electronic case filing system and ensure the timely and accurate docketing of information and management of the cases. • Direct the development and operation of automation and technology systems. • Oversee the library and the design and management of training programs. • Serve as the principal public relations officer for the Court; facilitate the Court’s outreach efforts with the bar and various other constituencies. • Coordinate and oversee statistical studies and reports as required by the Court and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.