Confidential Assistant to Judge Scott J. Laurer

Duties and Responsibilities: The Confidential Assistant (akin to a Judicial Assistant in many federal courts) is responsible for the following: Case tracking and the administrative operations of the chambers, including creating and maintaining physical and electronic case files; updating the status of assigned cases in the electronic chambers log; and submitting orders, decisions, and opinions for issuance through a Court electronic case management system. Planning and coordinating meetings; assisting in the scheduling of oral arguments and conferences; coordinating the Judge's official travel arrangements; and processing time and attendance records of chambers staff. Drafting orders and decisions; preparing emails, notes, letters, and other documents as directed; reviewing outgoing documents for proper format, spelling, and grammar; assisting law clerks with routine case management matters; and organizing materials in preparation for oral argument and/or case conferences. Other duties