The Chief Deputy Clerk is a senior-level management position that reports to the Clerk of Court, serves as second-in-command/alter ego to the Clerk of Court, and has regular interaction with federal judges, high-level officials, court staff, and...
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Tue, 05/17/2022
Our Courtroom Deputies assist judges in processing and managing court proceedings in an orderly fashion and manage a judge’s caseload. Efficient court operations help create positive public impressions about our federal courts.
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Mon, 04/25/2022
It appearing that the Office of the Clerk of Court will become vacant as of April 23, 2022 due to the resignation of the Clerk of Court, Joshua C. Lewis, and it further appearing that sound judicial administration, the administration of the work...
Tue, 04/05/2022
The Clerk of Court serves as the Court Unit Executive of the Court, supporting all the judges of the Court by overseeing and leading the Court’s extensive administrative and operational functions. Specifically, the Clerk of Court oversees Clerk’s...
Thu, 03/10/2022
Our case administrators are the “face” of the court to much of the public and attorneys who practice in the court. Individuals join this staff position and train on the job. They maintain and process case information; manage the progression of...
Thu, 03/03/2022
Procurement specialists ensure that court units are supplied with required materials, equipment, and services. Individuals ensure compliance with guidelines, policies, and approved internal controls.
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Wed, 03/02/2022
“What does the Rule of Law mean to you and to our country?” Brought to you by the Third Circuit Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee. The deadline for submissions has been extended to March 31, 2022 at 4:00 PM.
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Wed, 02/23/2022
The Clerk of Court of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania is authorized to tax allowable costs after judgment is entered in a civil action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1920, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d),...
Fri, 02/04/2022
Due to the adverse weather conditions currently impacting the region, all divisions of the United States District Court for the Western District of PA will be closed for in-person operations on February 4, 2022
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Tue, 01/18/2022
NEWS FROM THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT: Philadelphia – The Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit announced today that it is hosting an essay contest for 5th and 6th grade...