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Case Administrator / Courtroom Deputy

Judicial Branch
U.S. Courts
Federal Judiciary - U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia

Summary

The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy serves as a key public-facing representative of the court and helps support efficient court operations. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy manages civil and criminal cases from opening to final disposition, reviews documents for compliance with federal and local rules, ensures cases are ready for closing, attends court proceedings, organizes exhibits and handles other courtroom functions.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this month · Apply by 07/02/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 2, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$51,035 - $82,987 per year

Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay scale & grade
CL 25
Promotion potential
26 - Promotion potential and career progression to CL 26 without further competition.
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
WVND 2026-06
Control number
872560200

Duties

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Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Manage civil and criminal cases from opening to closing. Review, identify, and research the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of data entered into the case record. Make corrections to the case record to comply with local and national procedures. Ensure that all case files and related information are accessible. Manage cases to ensure timely progression. Process notices of appeal and appeal-related documents. Perform quality control on attorney-docketed entries.
  • Prepare and analyze required reports. Check data from reports in order to meet quality assurance standards.
  • Check for prior or prohibited filings. Verify attorney's authority to practice. Monitor for release of exhibits and sealed documents. Verify and issue summons.
  • Attend and record court proceedings, organize exhibits, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems, and assist with the orderly flow of court proceedings, as required.
  • Respond to inquiries on case status. Provide information and electronic case filing (ECF) instruction to external customers. Inform customers of required fees. Receive payments and issues receipts. Secure funds in cash register. Balance cash drawer at the end of the day. Process credit card payments.
  • Create and process new case files. May assign case numbers to judges and/or magistrate judges. Open cases in case management system. Docket initial opening events. Sort, classify, and file case records. Audit cases for closing and check the docket to ensure that all necessary documents are entered and deadlines are met before generating the closing order.
  • Scan and convert documents filed over the counter into image files. Enter documents and proceedings on the case docket. Maintain documents in the appropriate location. Answer phone inquiries regarding case status, archive information, and court procedures. Provide forms via mail or e-mail as required.
  • Assist the public with electronic and paper files. Conduct case research as required. Provide archive information for closed cases. Provide file copies as requested.
  • Test new procedures and processes, provide feedback, take initiative to improve service and provide assistance to other team members.
  • Promote good stewardship of government time, property, money, and resources.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. citizenship required (see full citizenship requirements here).
  • Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
  • The selected candidate will be subject to a FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Interested applicants must have a high school diploma and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience demonstrating 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.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent customer service, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills; attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills; possess a positive work attitude; maintain a professional demeanor; and consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications but not required are a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or experience in a federal or state court system or other business or legal field.

Education

H.S. Diploma

Additional information

  • Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments (not civil service) and are "at-will" employees.
  • Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments.
  • Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees which can also be found on the court's website.
U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

U.S. Courts

The United States District Court is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a full-time Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy for the Northern District of West Virginia in the Wheeling, West Virginia, point of holding court.

Agency contact information

Kelly Fry
Email
kelly_fry@wvnd.uscourts.gov
Address
US District Court, Northern District of West VA
1125 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
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