Chief Deputy Clerk and Assistant Circuit Executive Court Operations

Court Name/Organization Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Overview of the Position The Federal Circuit seeks an exceptional executive leader to serve as Chief Deputy Clerk and Assistant Circuit Executive for Court Operations—the court’s deputy court executive and chief operations officer. This is a unique opportunity to shape judicial administration at a court with nationwide jurisdiction in specialized areas including patents, international trade, government contracts, veterans’ benefits, and federal personnel matters.

As second-in-command to the Circuit Executive and Clerk of Court (Circuit Executive), the successful candidate will lead comprehensive modernization initiatives, drive operational excellence across three major service areas, and position the Federal Circuit as a model of innovative court administration.

This role offers strategic scope, executive authority, and the chance to make lasting impact on the administration of justice.

The Circuit Executive and court staff are actively implementing a multi-year strategic plan focused on formalizing processes, enhancing performance measurement systems, and leveraging technology to enhance operations. The successful candidate will lead these transformation initiatives while managing day-to-day operations for a specialized appellate court serving the entire nation.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.