Careers at U.S. Courts
U.S. Courts has 50 open roles listed here, each read from its own careers site. The newest was posted Oct 19, 2026.
Postings that state pay list a median of $91,000 a year (middle half $72,000–$124,000), from 50 postings.
100% of these roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
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Case Administrator
U.S. Courts
Lincoln, NE · $49,361 – $80,265
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Pro Se Law Clerk
U.S. Courts
2 locations · $77,211 – $169,060
A legal position supporting federal courts by screening and analyzing petitions filed by incarcerated people, including habeas corpus and civil rights cases, and drafting recommendations for judicial review. The role suits someone with strong legal research and writing skills who is comfortable working independently through high volumes of complex prisoner litigation.
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Intake Deputy
U.S. Courts
Charlotte, NC · $45,697 – $74,274
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Jury and Operations Clerk
U.S. Courts
Norfolk, VA · $50,094 – $81,458
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Human Resources Manager
U.S. Courts
Alexandria, VA · $70,623 – $187,093
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Chief Circuit Mediator
U.S. Courts
Washington, DC · $198,534 – $249,900
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Operations Manager
U.S. Courts
Alexandria, VA · $97,419 – $158,334
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Special Assistant to the Chief Judge
U.S. Courts
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
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Applications Administrator
U.S. Courts
Phoenix, AZ · $74,879 – $121,753
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Paralegal Specialist
U.S. Courts
Washington, DC · $70,623 – $111,087
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