Career Possibilities
Make a difference in your career by joining the federal Judiciary. These career profiles provide a glimpse into various career opportunities available in the federal judiciary.
Videos from the Federal Judiciary, connecting you with the United States Courts in fresh ways that we hope will inform, motivate and inspire. As the third branch of the United States government, the Judiciary serves a vital role by resolving disputes through the fair and impartial application of the law.
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Career Opportunities in the United States Courts The United States Courts offer a range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities nationwide. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Information Technology Information Technology (IT) professionals support the courts' extensive technology programs. They make it possible for the judiciary to deliver justice in a technology-driven environment. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Probation and Pretrial Services Federal offices of Probation and Pretrial Services assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety. They work on the frontlines of federal offender supervision. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Jury Administrator The jury administrator ensures that jury selection and management are smooth and efficient processes. Both have an important impact on public perception about jury service. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Court Interpreter Language skills are prized in the federal courts. Highly qualified interpreters in court proceedings involving non-English speakers help ensure that justice is carried out fairly for defendants and other stakeholders. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Courtroom Deputy Courtroom Deputies assist judges in processing and managing court proceedings in an orderly fashion, and manage a judge's caseload. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Court Reporter Highly accurate records and transcripts of court proceedings are critical to the administration of justice. Court reporters maintain the courtroom record and produce transcripts of court proceedings according to strict standards. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Case Administrator Case administrators are the "face" of the court to much of the public and attorneys who practice in the court. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Judicial Executive Judicial executives in various positions manage and oversee court operations in the relevant court unit, ensuring that judges and court employees are able to meet the judiciary's mission of equal justice under law. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Legal Secretary and Administrative Specialist Legal secretaries and administrative specialists provide varied office assistance and support in keeping with internal procedures and policies. Their work supports judges, executives, managers, and court unit staff. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Financial and Procurement Specialists Financial specialists perform and coordinate administrative, technical, and professional work related to financial, accounting, and budgetary activities of the court. Procurement specialists ensure that court units are supplied with required materials, equipment, and services. Individuals in both positions ensure compliance with guidelines, policies, and approved internal controls. |
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Staff Attorney and Law Clerk Staff attorneys and law clerks provide the court with procedural and substantive legal advice regarding the disposition and efficient completion of cases. They review, summarize, research, and analyze matters before the court. Their research and recommendations assist the court in resolving legal arguments presented and in deciding cases expeditiously. |
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