Case Administrators are responsible for maintaining case data and court records. They often communicate with attorneys who practice in the Court and parties who represent themselves, helping create positive public impressions about the Judiciary.
Summary
Case Administrators are responsible for maintaining case data and court records. They often communicate with attorneys who practice in the Court and parties who represent themselves, helping create positive public impressions about the Judiciary.
- Open new cases in case management system, assign case numbers, and docket initial opening events.
- Receive and process documents received from filing parties and attorneys. Scan paper documents and upload pdf to database following the Clerk's procedures. Review electronically filed documents for compliance with the rules of the Court.
- Verify and issue summons.
- Check for prior or prohibited filings.
- Verify attorney's authority to practice.
- Monitor appropriate release of exhibits and sealed documents.
- Answer and route incoming calls and provide information.
- Assist the public in the use of computerized databases.
- Maintain, file, retrieve, copy, and certify court records.
- Provide irregular back-up support throughout the Court, including tasks related to intake/reception, juror selection, mail handling, and special events.
Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct. The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are "at will" and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher.
- Specialized experience such as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
Preferred Qualifications/Court Preferred Skills
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
- The Court is seeking an applicant with a strong work ethic, initiative, dependability and a friendly and customer-focused attitude. An understanding of professional office procedures and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment is necessary.
- Interaction will be with various individuals; therefore, the candidate should possess excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to prioritize multiple diverse tasks is essential.
- Proficiency and experience in the use of computer systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
applications, such as, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, is highly preferred. Case Management/Electronic Case Files ("CM/ECF") e-filing experience and knowledge of court/legal terminology are helpful.
Education
Associate's degree or higher.
Additional information
This position is assigned to the Office of the Clerk and reports to the Operations Manager.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Cover letter, resumé, and AO78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (found at https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/AO78with78B.pdf)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please submit a cover letter, resumé, and AO78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (found at https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/AO78with78B.pdf) as a single PDF attachment by email to: applications@nywd.uscourts.gov subject line "Case Administrator I, Reference No. 26-04." Save the documents as one PDF, using your first name_last name. When the AO78 is filled out electronically and returned by email, the fillable form must first be resaved and submitted as a non-fillable PDF before submission, otherwise the form will appear blank. Applicants are not required to complete the AO78, page 5, Optional Background Information until the time of a conditional offer.
Cover letter, resumé, and AO78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (found at https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/AO78with78B.pdf)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please submit a cover letter, resumé, and AO78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (found at https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/AO78with78B.pdf) as a single PDF attachment by email to: applications@nywd.uscourts.gov subject line "Case Administrator I, Reference No. 26-04." Save the documents as one PDF, using your first name_last name. When the AO78 is filled out electronically and returned by email, the fillable form must first be resaved and submitted as a non-fillable PDF before submission, otherwise the form will appear blank. Applicants are not required to complete the AO78, page 5, Optional Background Information until the time of a conditional offer.
