Courtroom Deputy

Courtroom Deputy

Department: Judicial Branch

Location(s): Indianapolis, Indiana

Salary Range: $54878 - $89189 Per Year

Job Summary: The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Courtroom Deputy. The court is comprised of four (4) authorized judgeships and a Clerk's Office staff of 37 employees. The position is located in Indianapolis and reports to the Supervisor of Courtroom Services.

Major Duties:

• Manage judge's cases by calendaring, including distributing and monitoring deadlines, monitoring filing of pertinent documents, and timely responses to judicial orders. Keep judge and immediate staff informed of case progression. Act as liaison between the Clerk's Office, the bar, the public, and the judge. Set court hearings and send notices through ECF. Record court proceedings. Manage and organize exhibits used in court proceedings, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems. Manage all court sessions. Take notes contemporaneously of proceedings and draft minute entries and orders to file electronically. Assist in providing accurate statistical reports on court hearing times. Review cases and ECF reports for necessary actions. Docket orders, pleadings, judgments, and minutes as directed by local court policies. Review the quality of electronically filed documents, ensuring that all orders, hearing notices, and other entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and make summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position the applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent. A minimum of three years of progressively responsible legal experience is desired. The successful candidate must be detail oriented, possess excellent problem-solving skills, have strong organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills, be knowledgeable in the use of legal terminology; be able to apply a body of rules, regulations, and laws, and be able to work with multiple software applications. Previous experience in bankruptcy, familiarity with the court's CM/ECF system, and proficiency in the use of electronic case filing is a plus. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment, maintain confidences, work harmoniously with others, foster high ethical standards, and possess the ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively with other court staff. Dependability, with a commitment to attendance and punctuality, is required. Applicants must maintain a professional demeanor, and appearance.

How to Apply: Submit a Resume and completed AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment. Email the Resume and AO 78 to: HRDept@insb.uscourts.gov. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Include "Courtroom Deputy" in Subject line. E-mailed documents must be in Word or PDF format. Zip files will not be accepted. Faxed and mailed résumés will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-13