Position Overview The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is accepting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Clerk of the Panel. The Clerk reports to the Panel Executive.

Duties

The Clerk has delegated authority for managing the Panel's programmatic areas and supervises operations of the Clerk's office, including such responsibilities as case and records management, budgeting, financial planning, statistical reporting, personnel management, and automation. The Clerk's office currently includes sixteen employees. The Panel is a statutory national court under federal jurisdiction and is governed principally by 28 U.S.C. § 1407. It was created by Congress in 1968. The statute provides that the Panel shall consist of seven Article III judges appointed by the Chief Justice, each of whom must reside in a different Circuit. The statute gives the Panel the authority to "centralize" related actions pending in different districts by ordering the transfer of all such actions into a single district for pretrial management. The Panel is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Representative Duties The Clerk's duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Consulting with and making recommendations to the Panel Executive regarding Panel policies and procedures; Analyzing statutes, local rules, and procedures affecting the operations of the Panel; Managing Clerk's office personnel, including staff responsible for case management operations, and designing and managing training programs; Overseeing additional administrative functions, such as statistical analysis, reporting requirements, and human resources management; Preparing and managing the Panel's annual budget; Serving as the certifying and disbursing officer, and directing the Panel's financial functions including contracting, purchasing, disbursing, and accounting; Issuing process and maintaining the official records in the custody of the Panel; Managing staff responsible for automation and information technology services, including electronic case filing system (CM/ECF); Providing logistical planning support for Panel hearings and an annual judicial conference; Serving as a liaison to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts for administrative and facilities-related activities; Responding to queries from the judiciary, the bar, and the public about Panel procedural operations; and Performing other related duties as required by the Panel Executive.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualifications Requirements To be qualified for appointment, a full-time, two-year commitment is required. Candidates must meet the following standards: General: Applicants must have ten years of progressively responsible legal or administrative experience in public service or business that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural, and human aspects of managing an organization. At least three of the applicant's ten years of experience must have been in a position of substantial management responsibility, defined below. Substantial Management Experience Substantial management experience is high-level administrative experience that provided a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural, and human aspects of managing an organization. Such experience typically includes financial management, space and facilities management, oversight of the information technology, and human resources functions, and long and short-range planning. Preferred Experience Desired attributes include familiarity with Panel practice, a law degree, and academic and professional achievement in law, management, and/or a related field. The preferred candidate also will have: Prior managerial experience in the federal judiciary, including operational knowledge of the courts, financial management, human resources management, and CM/ECF/information technology. Strong analytical and interpersonal abilities, in addition to strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent computer skills, including a working knowledge of networks sufficient to oversee the management of the Panel's automation needs. Excellent organizational and management skills. Experience and tenure in leading teams, managing budgets and financial plans, and evaluating work processes and organizational impact.

Education

Educational/Experience Equivalents
A bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing is required. A law degree is preferred. A postgraduate degree in public, business, or judicial administration from a college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to three years of the required general experience.

Contacts

• Address US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation One Columbus Circle, NE Room G-255 North Lobby Washington, DC 20544-0005 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]