The Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court for South Carolina is seeking applicants for a full-time, permanent courtroom deputy for the Greenville division. Duties of a courtroom deputy involve managing the court docket, performing full courtroom duties which includes attending and logging court proceedings, preparing orders and judgments, and processing all court-related documents in accordance with Federal Rules and Local Court Rules and Procedures.
The position entails a high level of knowledge and complexity regarding court or courtroom operations. In addition, the courtroom deputy functions at the fully proficient level of courtroom work, including complete calendar responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Qualifications/Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate with judges, counsel and other court employees. The incumbent must use good judgment and tact. The incumbent should have the ability to communicate with and serve customers well, to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a team, and multitask. Ability to take notes and summarize for minute entries. Ability to learn and use automated systems to accomplish work. Knowledge of and skill in the use of automated systems.
The United States District Court is part of the Judicial Branch of the United States Government. Court employees are entitled to the same benefits as other federal employees. These benefits include:
The following link is provided for additional information regarding benefits: https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits
Employees must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen after meeting the eligibility requirements as outlined in Title 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B).
Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available to applicants to review upon request.
Employees of the United States District Court are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are “at will†and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.
Employees in this sensitive position will be hired provisionally pending the successful completion of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) background investigation and favorable suitability determination. Unsatisfactory results may result in termination of employment.
Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Qualified individuals must submit all the following information:
All documents must be submitted via email (as a single PDF attachment) to: personnel@scd.uscourts.gov. Include “Vacancy #25-04†in the subject line. Hard copies and faxed copies of applications will not be accepted. Position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 4:00 PM on August 8, 2025.
Failure to submit a complete and signed cover letter, AO-78, and resumé will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be completed to include salary information. Incomplete and/or unsigned application will not be considered, returned, or retained. All applicants will be screened to identify the most qualified and suitable candidate. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Please do not contact the court to inquire about the status of your application.
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which may occur without any prior written or other notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,839.00 - $96,147.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
Yearly based
SC , United States Greenville, SC, United States
SC , United States Greenville, SC, United States