Chief Deputy Clerk
Position Overview:
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee is accepting applications for the position of
Chief Deputy Clerk in Memphis, TN. The Court is comprised of four full-time judges and their chambers staff, and the Clerk’s staff of 40 employees. The Court maintains a divisional office in Jackson, TN.
This is the senior-level manager of the Clerk’s Office, reporting directly to the Clerk of Court, and has regular
interaction with the judges, the active members of the bar, trustees, and other court units. In the absence of the Clerk, the Chief Deputy assumes all functions and responsibilities of the Clerk. The position requires an individual who has the experiences, leadership skills to anticipate and to resolve administrative and operational challenges with confidence and efficiency. The Chief Deputy Clerk oversees all administrative and supervisory functions that include operations (including the court’s case management/electronic case filing system); courtroom services;
information technology; human resources and training; finance and budget; procurement; and security. The Chief Deputy Clerk is also responsible for public relations and communications, and strategic planning.
Representative Duties:
• Provides leadership for Operations and Administrative staff through coaching, mentoring, training, and
facilitating constructive communication.
• Promotes and maintains the integrity of official records in the custody of the court.
• Analyzes and interprets trends, statistics, and patterns to help the court anticipate challenges and manage
effectively for growth and change. Proposes, develops, communicates, and evaluates local statutes, policies
and procedures to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the court.
• Assists with the development and oversight of the Court’s annual budget.
• Assists in directing the court’s financial services functions in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Conducts special studies or coordinates and implements special projects related to court administration,
operations, and other areas, as may be requested by judges or the Clerk.
• Assists the Clerk with management of the Court’s case management and electronic case filing (CM/ECF)
database, all local and national automated applications that impact operations, financial management
systems, statistical reporting, long-range and strategic planning, application of federal bankruptcy rules of
procedure and local rules.
• Develops working relationships with the Office of the Circuit Executive, district courts, the court’s standing
committees, the practicing bar, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Federal Judicial Center,
governmental agencies and the public to resolve complex issues of practice and procedure.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution, with a minimum of
five years of specialized experience. At least three of the five years must be in a position of substantial
management responsibility. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven record of
leadership and accomplishments are required.
• Specialized experience includes progressively responsible experience in administrative, supervisory,
managerial, or professional work that provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic
concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management such that the incumbent demonstrates effective
leadership and employee relations expertise. Some educational substitutes may apply.
The United States Bankruptcy Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Court Preferred Qualifications:
• Understanding of electronic case docketing systems.
• Accounting experience and/or familiarity with budget principles.
• Experience in management of new technology functions.
• Experience in bankruptcy court administration, operations, and knowledge of Bankruptcy Code.
Additional Requirements:
Interested applicants must have a performance history that relays proven skills in management practices. In
addition, the successful candidate must have exceptional leadership skills and problem-solving ability; strong
organizational commitment; tact in handling workplace and employee relations issues; and a high degree of
integrity. Understanding the use of technology in the workplace and the ability to communicate effectively both
orally and in writing is essential.
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