The Branch Chief manages the operations of the Courtroom Support Branch to ensure that the branch operates efficiently.  The Branch Chief makes certain staff are properly trained and supervised to fulfill the mandated obligations of providing administrative support to judicial officers in the courtroom.  The Branch Chief manages and provides support to 42 Courtroom Clerks and two Supervisors.

Duties

Brief Description of Major Duties:

Requirements

• Refer to Policy 0200 and Policy 0210.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of experience in a general office, legal office, or court office setting, including experience with applicable Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedures, which two (2) years of experience must include courtroom experience; and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor. Graduation from the DC Court's Management Training Program may be substituted for one (1) year of supervisory experience. You must provide documentation of your management training (i.e. copy of certificate) with your application. Education Substitution: A master's degree plus four (4) years of experience in a general office, legal office, or court office setting, including experience with applicable Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedures; and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor. A law degree plus three (3) years of experience in a general office, legal office, or court office setting, including experience with applicable Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedures; and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor. Documentation of education must be submitted with your application or your application will not be considered.  Applicants please be advised that your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience and that you meet the basic qualifications or you will not be determined qualified for this position. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.  

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
• Name: G. Brandon
• Phone: 202-879-8159
• Email: [email protected]