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The Human Resources Division is a strategic partner in supporting the DC Courts’ overall mission and is committed to developing and administering comprehensive programs grounded in recruiting, retaining and supporting a diverse, highly qualified, and talented work force.
The Human Resources Division has various responsibilities to the Courts and their employees. A main function of the Human Resources Division is to recruit and retain employees. The Division uses a variety of sources to reach the most qualified candidates, such as www.usajobs.opm.gov and recruits through a comprehensive application and testing process. Employees of the Courts qualify for Federal retirement, health, life insurance, and long-term care benefits, as well as other employee benefit programs, including a dental and vision plan, and a commuter option program.
The Human Resources Division must also implement the personnel policies adopted by the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration and maintain employees' official personnel records. The Division serves as the focal point for compliance with Federal and local statutes prohibiting discrimination in employment and promoting equal opportunity for women and members of minority groups who seek employment or participate in Court programs.
The District of Columbia Courts are an equal opportunity employer and we follow ADA requirements.
Employment Opportunities
The DC Courts offer exciting careers in court administration. Our court system enjoys a national reputation for excellence, and DC Courts employees have opportunities to work in innovative programs designed to enhance service to the community. The DC Courts provide staff training and professional development opportunities to foster the highest level of service to the public.
The DC Courts are committed to justice in the nation’s capital. We represent a highly skilled and motivated workforce and welcome those interested in furthering our mission. The DC Courts offer generous federal government health benefits and federal retirement, along with other supplemental benefits (transportation subsidy, optional vision and dental plans, and employee assistance programs). Click below to learn more about our current vacancies:
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Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the District of Columbia Courts to provide equal employment opportunities for all persons; to prohibit discrimination in employment on account of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, or place of residence or business; and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity by establishing and maintaining an affirmative action program with respect to personnel policies and practices in the employment, development, advancement, and treatment of employees.
Any employee who believes he/she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, and place of residence or business, may file a complaint with the Courts' Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. Further details regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity policy are contained in Personnel Policy 400 of the District of Columbia Courts Comprehensive Personnel Policies. For further information, contact the EEO Office at (202) 879-1010.
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