Generalist Clerk

Generalist Clerk Kentucky Eastern Bankruptcy Court Lexington, KY Job Details $44,701

• $80,265 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Internal controls Financial transaction processing Phone communication Processing cash transactions Mid-level Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Microsoft Teams Clerical experience Productivity software Legal case management Journal entry management in accounting Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Job Details for Generalist Clerk Court Name/Organization Kentucky Eastern Bankruptcy Court Overview of the Position The Generalist Clerk performs various functions in the Clerk's Office including case management, customer service, courtroom management, and financial work.

Case management duties include managing case progression from opening to final disposition in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures and rules using case management software. Customer service is performed by answering questions from court customers in person, by telephone, or by email. Courtroom management includes serving occasionally as courtroom deputy during hearings and trials. Financial work includes cashiering and providing fee-related procedural information to court customers, general ledger entries, and accounts payable transactions in accordance with a set of procurement rules and procedures and working with financial management software. The Generalist Clerk will also interface with and learn from the larger federal court community through Microsoft Teams. Other duties will be assigned to this position on an as needed basis. Training will be provided for all aspects of work required under this position, including procurement certification training. Location Lexington, KY Opening and Closing Dates 04/03/2026

• Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade CL 24
• CL 25 Salary $44,701
• $80,265 Announcement Number 26-01

Qualifications Minimum:

High school diploma or equivalent At least two years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience Ability to meet and communicate effectively with a variety of people Experience providing customer service to a variety of people in a public environment Experience using automated systems and office equipment such as computers, scanners and telephones Experience using software productivity suites, including Microsoft 365 Ability to work harmoniously and effectively in a team-based environment Ability to follow directions, think critically, and be creative Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills A professional demeanor and appearance Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Ability to organize work and effectively manage the completion of a variety of tasks with competing deadlines

Court Preferred:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university Employee Benefits The actual pay level will be established based on the successful applicant's qualifications and experience in accordance with the personnel policies of the federal judiciary. The position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive Civil Service. Other federal government benefits (e.g., leave, holidays, life and health insurance, long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement benefits) are applicable. The position also is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation of net pay. For more information, please visit www.uscourts.gov . Application Info Applicants should provide a cover letter which explains how their background and professional experience relates to the duties of the position, a detailed resume, three professional references, and an Application for Judicial Branch Employment (Form AO-78), which is available on the court's website at www.kyeb.uscourts.gov . Application packets should be submitted as a single PDF file to . Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet may not be considered, and only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time, or withdraw it, without prior notice. Travel to interview and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.