Clerk of Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee is accepting applications for the fulltime position of Clerk of Court. The Office of the Clerk includes a headquarters office in Memphis, Tennessee and one divisional office in Jackson, Tennessee. As the Court Unit Executive of the Clerk's Office, the incumbent is responsible for managing the operational and administrative duties of the office and ensures its compliance with statutory requirements. Major Duties: Representative Duties Consult with the Chief Judge regarding court administration, policy and procedures; Foster a culture of cooperation, continuous learning and excellent customer service; Support 11 staff and supervise and direct a staff of 28 responsible for accounting, budgeting, case administration, human resources, facilities, procurement, and information technology; Promote and maintain the integrity of official records in the custody of the court; Maintain and satisfy internal control procedures and external audit requirements; Work with members of the Bar, and the public to improve the delivery of court services and processes; Hire, assign, and train personnel efficiently and effectively; Prepare statistical studies and reports for the court, the 6th Circuit, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and the Judicial Conference of the United States; Lead strategic planning for an environment of limited and decreasing resources; Analyze and make recommendations on statutes, local rules, and procedures affecting court operations; Serve as a liaison to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, other court units, the Office of the U.S. Trustee, the General Services Administration, and various bar associations; Manage the Employment Dispute Resolution Plan (EDR); Administer and maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan; Perform other related duties that the court may require. Education: A bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing is required. Requirements: The selected candidate must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States. The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for court employees. The selected candidate must undergo a comprehensive background check as a condition of employment. Benefits: A summary of the federal benefits can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.