Chief Deputy Clerk

The Clerk's Office for the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is accepting applications for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II). The Chief Deputy Clerk is an alter ego to the Clerk of Court and assists in overseeing and managing all aspects of Clerk's Office operations.

Employees of the Clerk's Office of the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit are not included in the government's civil service classification. They are, however, entitled to similar benefits as other federal employees. These include: 13 days paid vacation per year for the first three years of employment 20 days paid vacation per year after three years of employment 26 days paid vacation per year after 15 years of employment 13 days paid sick leave per year 11 paid Federal holidays per year (plus Mardi Gras) Paid Parental Leave Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (including government Thrift Savings Plan similar to 401K plan with matching funds) Choice of Medical, dental, and vision plans Pretax flexible spending account programs Life insurance options Paid off-site parking, subject to availability of funds On-site exercise facility When computing leave and retirement benefits, time in service with other federal agencies and certain prior military service may be considered. Additional information regarding federal judiciary benefits and compensation can be found at http://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.

Qualified candidates interested in this position must submit a single PDF containing the following: Cover letter addressing all pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above, Resume detailing educational background, previous employment and salary history, and other relevant information, Three professional references with contact information, and A document addressing the following matters: 1. Describe your leadership and management philosophy. What formal education or training have you received in leadership? How would you characterize your leadership style? How do you motivate, reward, and discipline staff? Give one example of a serious personnel issue you resolved using these skills. 2. What does an ideal relationship between a principal and an alter ego deputy look like? Have you ever served as a Chief Deputy (or equivalent senior-deputy role)? If so, describe that partnership. As Chief Deputy, how would you support the Clerk to ensure the office provides support to judges, the bar, and the public effectively? 3. Which specific traits or skills do you bring that would make you a successful alter ego to the Clerk? 4. Which parts of your background demonstrate your ability to interact with appellate judges, circuit and district court executives, Administrative Office of the U.S. Court's staff, other governmental agencies, and the public to accomplish the mission? Additional information is available on the Fifth Circuit website, www.ca5.uscourts.gov. Application packages must be emailed to Clerk_HR@ca5.uscourts.gov referencing "Chief Deputy Clerk 3-2026" in the subject line. Applications that are not submitted as a single PDF or are incomplete will not be considered.