Judicial Assistant - Chambers Paralegal or Secretary

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Western Division, is accepting applications for a judicial assistant (chambers paralegal or secretary to a federal judge). The holder of the position will perform administrative and legal duties (using legal terminology, procedures, and documents) and assist the judge in the daily activities of the office (performing administrative management, legal, and other related duties).

Permanent, full-time appointments are eligible for federal employment benefits, including paid federal holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending benefits, and retirement benefits.

To be considered, qualified applicants must submit, and the court must receive, the following required documents: a cover letter (note any bankruptcy/commercial law classes or experience); a current resume; a completed AO 78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (available at https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment); a school transcript, if applicable (an unofficial transcript or grade sheet is acceptable); and contact information for three professional references. E-mail applications to tusclcresume@alnb.uscourts.gov and reference vacancy announcement 2026-02 on the subject line.