UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT #2026-03

Position: Courtroom Deputy/Data Quality Analyst

Salary: CL 27 ($65,121 - $105,857), based on qualifications

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Permanent duty station will be the U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis. Training will take place at both the U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The selected candidate must be available to regularly travel to and work at both locations based on operational needs.

Due to the nature of courtroom and in-person operational responsibilities, this position requires a consistent on-site presence. Some telework will be available on an ad hoc basis depending on court schedules.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Closing Date / Hiring Process: Open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received on or before Friday, June 19, 2026. Pending a successful background check, the anticipated start date is August 2026.

Position Overview

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota is accepting applications for a full-time Courtroom Deputy/Data Quality Analyst.

This newly created hybrid position will support the operational functions of the Clerk of Court's Office and one or more United States Bankruptcy Court Judges. Duties include reviewing official case records for accuracy and completion, making corrections, testing new events, preparing statistical reports, monitoring filings, researching case management issues, scheduling hearings and trials, and managing judges' caseloads.

The position supports the Clerk's Office Case Administrator Team, Courtroom Deputy Team, and judges. It requires collaboration with court staff, judges, and law clerks, while also demanding personal accountability and the ability to work independently.

The position may require work beyond standard hours depending on court proceedings and chambers needs, and may include occasional overnight travel within Minnesota.

Reports to: Chief Deputy Clerk

Representative Duties

Courtroom Deputy

Data Quality Analyst

• Maintain accuracy and completeness of official case records.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify at CL-27, candidates must have at least four years of office experience, including:

• Two years of general experience
• Two years of specialized experience

Candidates must be available for occasional overnight travel within Minnesota.

Required General Experience

• Progressively responsible clerical or office experience.
• Experience with case management, word processing, web-based environments, and data entry.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to review procedures, policies, and manuals.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience tracking multiple assignments and meeting deadlines.

Specialized Experience

Progressively responsible clerical or administrative work involving:

• Technology-based word processing
• Data entry
• Report generation
• Specialized terminology
• Application of rules, regulations, or laws

Examples include work in:

• Law firms
• Banking and credit firms
• Educational institutions
• Social service organizations
• Insurance companies
• Real estate and title offices
• Corporate headquarters
• Human resources or payroll operations

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Minimum of two years of post-high school education.
• College degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic case filing, particularly CM/ECF.
• Experience supporting a judicial officer.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
• Subject to FBI fingerprint check.
• Must adhere to the Judiciary Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Subject to a probationary period of at least six months.
• Judiciary employees are at-will employees.

Federal Employee Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS)
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching contributions
• Public transit subsidy (as budget permits)
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Limited telework opportunities

Participation in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll is required.

Application Procedure

Submit the following in a single PDF:

• Cover letter outlining interest and relevant experience
• Resume
• Transcript (unofficial copy accepted)

Email to:

mnb_applications@mnb.uscourts.gov

Reference: Announcement #2026-03

Applicants who previously applied for Announcement #2026-02 and wish to be considered need only send an email indicating interest.

Applications are confidential and will remain under consideration until the position is filled.

Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Interview candidates will be asked to submit:

• Form AO-78 (Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment)
• References

Finalists must provide at least three references, including one direct supervisor or manager from the past three years.

The court does not reimburse interview or relocation expenses.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

The Court reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement, fill the position before the closing date, or fill multiple positions without notice.

Applications may be retained for up to six months and considered for future openings.

For additional information, visit:

http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/employment

THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Salary/Compensation: $65,121 - $105,857 per year

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