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Case Administrator

Judicial Branch
U.S. Courts
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Summary

The Clerk's Office is seeking an individual looking for a challenging, interesting,
and rewarding career in public service to serve as a Case Administrator in the Operations Division.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this month · Apply by 07/06/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 6, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$52,199 - $84,879 per year
Pay scale & grade
CL 25
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
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
DE-12993070-26-AB
Control number
874347300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship.

Duties

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Case Administrators are responsible for maintaining and processing information and managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures and rules. A Case Administrator must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and well organized. A Case Administrator must also be able to multitask, possess integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate problem solving skills and judgment, and have a positive, professional customer-focused attitude. Case Administrators work in a fast-paced team environment and report to the Case Administration Supervisor. Please note that more than one position may be
filled through this announcement.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

  • Open cases upon receipt of initial documents.
  • Review documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements, as well as process documents meeting these requirements.
  • Scan and convert documents as needed into imaged files.
  • Enter pleadings, petitions, motions, and orders in the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.
  • Monitor reports to ensure accurate and timely case progression.
  • Issue court orders and notices to interested parties.
  • Prepare cases for closing by examining records to ensure that all necessary orders have been entered and proceedings completed.
  • Provide case information to judges, court staff, attorneys, litigants, and the public.
  • Perform other duties within the Clerk's Office as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. The position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit) for salary payment.

Judicial Branch employees are "at will" employees and, as such, may be terminated with or without cause. It is the policy of the Court that all new personnel are hired for a twelve-month initial probationary period, at the end of which time their work and progress will be evaluated. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees," Click here to view.

Judiciary employees are entitled to benefits similar to those of other government employees including paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, a flexible benefits program, a portable retirement plan with matching contributions, flexible work schedule, and a professional environment. (Please see attached employee benefit summary).

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
CL 25: Candidates must have at least two years of specialized experience for placement at salary levels above minimum. Some lifting may be required.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
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:
Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures as well as proficient computer skills, i.e., word processing, is preferred. Prior work experience in a municipal, county, state, or federal court is also preferred. Additionally, a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution is preferred.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Case Administrators generally are able to establish their own work schedule Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Depending upon the needs of the Court, Case Administrators may be assigned to a particular schedule and/or may be required to work outside of normal business hours.

The position of Case Administrator is a sensitive position. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a background check. Employment will be considered provisional pending the successful completion of the background check and a favorable suitability determination.

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.

Applicants will also be evaluated based on the application materials submitted.

U.S. Courts

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit was established by Congress in 1981 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Eleventh Circuit encompasses the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Appellate filings originate from decisions of federal district and bankruptcy courts and administrative agencies within the circuit. The circuit includes nine district courts with each state divided into Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts. The judges of the Judicial Council and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit are assisted by employees in five support offices: The Circuit Executive's Office, the Circuit Clerk's Office, the Staff Attorney's Office, the Kinnard Mediation Center, and the Circuit Library.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Phone
(404) 335-6202
Email
human_resources@ca11.uscourts.gov
Address
US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
56 Forsyth Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-2289
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