Case Administrator​/Courtroom Deputy

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy in Raleigh, NC. This position performs a variety of functions to support the Court and serve the bar and the public. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy will be responsible for the case management of and courtroom proceedings for all cases assigned to him/her.

The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy is responsible for ensuring that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently and is expected to become fully cross‑trained in order to assist and support other team members.

Applications that are received by the initial cut‑off date of February 13, 2026, will be given first consideration.

To qualify for the position, an individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of specialized work experience involving legal terminology and the demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Knowledge of civil and/or criminal litigation, the Federal Rules of Civil and/or Criminal Procedure, the Eastern District of North Carolina Local Rules of Practice and Procedure, and CM/ECF is essential.

The candidate must possess the ability to communicate information accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner to individuals within and outside the court unit. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy must have a positive attitude and be service oriented. The candidate must be a self‑starter and extremely detail‑oriented and possess extraordinary organizational and oral and written communication skills. The candidate must be able to enter a high volume of complex data into an automated case management system accurately, adhere to stringent deadlines, and interact effectively with judges, attorneys, litigants, and court personnel.

The candidate must be able to work calmly under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapt easily to change. The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and Word Perfect and able to work in additional Windows‑based applications. A judicial employee must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Preference will be given to applicants who have a four‑year degree from an accredited college or university or a North Carolina North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification, or extensive legal experience in another court or law office.

Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. Judicial Branch employees are considered "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. However, judiciary employees are entitled to benefits similar to those of other government employees including: paid annual and sick leave, ten paid holidays per year, health and life insurance, a flexible benefits program, a portable retirement plan with matching contributions, and a professional environment.

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.

This position may be required to work in excess of a regular eight‑hour day or to work an altered work schedule to support the operations of the court, without additional compensation. Travel is required and may include overnight stays for court.

All interested persons should apply online by visiting  and submit an application package which is to include: the completed application, a cover letter, resume, and three (3) employment references.

Applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation (including references, criminal history, and credit history) prior to an offer of employment being made. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted.

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