A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
Summary The Judicial Council of the Eighth Circuit is seeking a highly qualified, dynamic leader to serve as the Circuit Executive. Established pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 332(e) , the Circuit Executive exercises administrive powers and performs duties deleged by the judicial council under the supervision of the chief circuit judge. Learn more about this agency Summary The Judicial Council of the Eighth Circuit is seeking a highly qualified, dynamic leader to serve as the Circuit Executive. Established pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 332(e) , the Circuit Executive exercises administrive powers and performs duties deleged by the judicial council under the supervision of the chief circuit judge. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Posted yesterday • Apply by 09/11/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 11, 2026 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Saint Louis, MO No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $1 - $236,699 per year Dependent upon qualificions. Pay scale & grade EX 00 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupions and job series 0901 General Legal And Kindred Administrion Supervisory stus Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required Yes Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
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Control number 877961000 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarificion from the agency Open until filled; only applicions received by September 11, 2026, are assured of considerion. Duties Help The Office of the Circuit Executive provides comprehensive operional, administrive, and legal support to the chief circuit judge and the judicial council, ensuring the efficient management of all federal courts within the circuit. This position requires significant travel. Under the general direction of the chief circuit judge, facilites administrive, technical, and program operions for the United Stes Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and the judicial council of the circuit. Provides full legal and staff support to all activities of the judicial council and its committees. Conducts studies reling to the business of the courts within the circuit, and prepares findings for the judicial council, the chief circuit judge, and others. Manages internal budget formulion, federal procurement initiives, allotment of funds to appropried accounts, and non-appropried funds. Coordines the circuit-wide space and facilities program, including accommodions, architectural services, space planning, and interior design, working closely with the General Services Administrion. Directs the informion technology program and resources of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and provides circuit-wide staff support for the courts' informion technology networks. Exercises administrive control over human resources systems, training programs, and the circuit's Employment Dispute Resolution (EDR) plan. Analyzes, interprets and implements circuit-wide court policies, stutory requirements, guidelines and policies of the Judicial Conference of the United Stes and Administrive Office of the U.S. Courts, and orders of the judicial council. Serves as a primary liaison for the Eighth Circuit to the Administrive Office of the U.S. Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, leadership in other circuits, ste courts, bar associions, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the news media. Coordines circuit events, judicial conferences, and multi-district initiives. Coordines administrive processes for the selection and reappointment of bankruptcy judges and federal public defenders. Provides leadership, management, and oversight of the staff of the Circuit Executive's Office. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Candides must be U.S. citizens or eligible for federal employment. This position is in the excepted service, and employment is " will." The Circuit Executive serves the pleasure of the judicial council of the circuit. Employment is subject to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and direct deposit (EFT) requirements. The Circuit Executive is a High-Sensitive Position in the judiciary, and an appointment is contingent on a favorable suitability determinion after completion of fingerprinting and a comprehensive background investigion. The judicial council may, in its discretion, approve an appointment provisionally, pending results from the approprie background investigion. Qualificions A bachelor's degree is required. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is preferred; however, a post-gradue degree in business, public or judicial administrion, combined with substantial court administrion experience, may be substituted. A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrive experience, including least five years of substantial leadership and management experience (preferably in public service, prive business, or court administrion) is required. Exceptional analytical capabilities, written communicion, and public presention skills are required. Proven experience developing and executing stregic plans and leading organizional change is preferred. Substantial experience with large-scale resource management and budget execution is preferred. Familiarity with the Guide to Judiciary Policy is preferred. Educion A bachelor's degree is required. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is preferred; however, a post-gradue degree in business, public or judicial administrion, combined with substantial court administrion experience, may be substituted. Additional informion Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution. Benefits Help Federal judiciary employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package th includes health and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, eleven paid federal holidays, and a premier retirement plan (FERS pension and TSP with employer mching). For detailed informion on the federal judiciary's benefits, please the U.S.
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//www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits . How you evalued You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above. Only candides who are selected contacted. Benefits Help Federal judiciary employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package th includes health and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, eleven paid federal holidays, and a premier retirement plan (FERS pension and TSP with employer mching). For detailed informion on the federal judiciary's benefits, please the U.S.
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//www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits . Required documents Required Documents Help Please see "How to Apply" section. How to Apply Help Submit a single PDF containing: Cover letter. Resume highlighting your educion and employment history. Applicion for Judicial Branch Federal Employment Form AO-78 , available for download on the U.S. Courts website. Writing sample (maximum 5 pages) such as a policy memo, proposal, or stregic plan. Three professional references , including least one supervisor. Please email your applicion packet to jobs@ca8.uscourts.
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Circuit Executive - [Your Last Name]. Agency contact informion Human Resources jobs@ca8.uscourts.gov Address US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse 111 South 10th St. Suite 26.325 St. Louis, MO 63102-1116 US Next steps N/A Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Required Documents Help Please see "How to Apply" section. How to Apply Help Submit a single PDF containing: Cover letter. Resume highlighting your educion and employment history. Applicion for Judicial Branch Federal Employment Form AO-78 , available for download on the U.S. Courts website. Writing sample (maximum 5 pages) such as a policy memo, proposal, or stregic plan. Three professional references , including least one supervisor. Please email your applicion packet to jobs@ca8.uscourts.
gov with the subject line:
Vacancy Announcement:
Circuit Executive - [Your Last Name]. Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact informion Human Resources jobs@ca8.uscourts.gov Address US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse 111 South 10th St. Suite 26.325 St. Louis, MO 63102-1116 US Next steps N/A Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Overview Help Accepting applicions Posted yesterday • Apply by 09/11/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 11, 2026 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Saint Louis, MO No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $1 - $236,699 per year Dependent upon qualificions. Pay scale & grade EX 00 Promotion potential None Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupions and job series Supervisory stus Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required Yes Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
