Clerk of the Court of Appeals

Clerk of the Court of Appeals New Orleans, LA Job Details $199,275

• $230,842 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Record keeping Filing System maintenance Administrative experience Data entry Court case file organization Legal case management Senior level Full Job Description Job Details for Clerk of the Court of Appeals Court Name/Organization Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Overview of the Position The Judges of the U.

S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit invite applications from qualified persons for the position of Clerk of Court. Appointed by the court, the Clerk of Court reports to the Chief Judge through a judge designee and serves as the chief operating officer for the Clerk's Office. Charged by statute with faithfully entering and recording all orders, decrees, judgments, and proceedings of the court, the Clerk manages the flow of cases through the court, maintains court records, and handles other administrative duties as assigned by the court. In support of that mission, the Clerk is also responsible for maintaining automation systems and programs related to electronic case filing and case processing. In addition, the Clerk oversees the bar admission and renewal process and serves as the point of contact for attorneys, litigants, and the public with respect to case-related matters. Location New Orleans, LA Opening and Closing Dates 04/10/2026

• 05/11/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP 17
• JSP 18 Salary $199,275
• $230,842 Announcement Number 2026-02 The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.