Judicial Assistant or Paralegal to the Chief Judge at U.S. Courts

Department: Judicial Branch

Compensation

$63,940 – $111,087/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Description

The Judicial Assistant to the Chief Judge/Paralegal to the Chief Judge provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to an Article III Federal Chief Judge. Responsibilities include preparing and editing legal documents, managing schedules and court events, handling confidential correspondence, tracking reports and en banc cases, overseeing judge paneling, supporting chambers operations, and assisting with special projects. The role is based in downtown Washington, DC, with possible ad hoc telework, and requires a bachelor's degree or, for the Paralegal track, a paralegal certificate, along with substantial administrative experience and legal-field experience.

Required Skills

Written communication
Verbal communication
Office 365
Spreadsheet management
Confidentiality
Legal experience

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Required Previous Experiences: Five years of administrative experience, including three years progressively responsible experience in the legal field
Six years of administrative experience, including four years progressively responsible experience in the legal field
Seven years of administrative experience, including five years progressively responsible experience in the legal field
Eight years of administrative experience, including six years progressively responsible experience in the legal field
Six months of progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the position
One year of progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the position
Two years of progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the position
Three years of progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the position, or a juris doctor from a recognized law school
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in a legal or judicial setting