Case Administrator US District Court - Southern District of Georgia Augusta, GA Job Details Full-time $44,701 - $88,366 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or GED Full Job Description

INTRODUCTION

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia is a mission-driven organization dedicated to the fair and efficient administration of justice. We offer a professional and collaborative work environment, competitive federal benefits and opportunities for continued growth and development. We are seeking motivated individuals who value public service, professionalism, and teamwork to join our Court family.

POSITION OVERVIEW

: Case administrators perform various functions and are responsible for maintaining and processing case information and managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition, in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. Case Administrators serve as records and reproduction clerks. They receive and review incoming court documents for conformity with rules, prepare cases for closing and records keeping purposes, and perform customer service and some financial duties. Employees at this level may also prepare cases for closing and/or transmission to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals by ensuring that all necessary orders are entered, and proceedings are completed accurately. This position is eligible for a career ladder promotion. Once eligibility and performance requirements are met, an employee can be promoted to a higher grade without further competition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains all aspects of electronic docket keeping, including opening of new cases, entering all records on the docket, and closing of all cases. Assists in case management by ensuring all automated entries are properly linked. Quality assures all docket entries made by attorneys, courtroom deputies, finance and chambers staff and makes appropriate changes, corrective entries, etc. Monitors case activity, deadlines and status. Prepares and transmits notices and judgments. Timely notifies all parties of entries and case statuses. Performs customer service duties to include receipt and processing of payments, answering case status inquiries, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for the position of Case Administrator at CL -24, the applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience. Classification determination will be based upon the candidate's overall experience, qualifications, and education. Specialized work experience attained in other governmental and private sector positions may be creditable, but that experience must be evaluated to determine whether the level of experience is equivalent to work at the specified CL grade level.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of court operations, case management, docketing, and records management practices. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study, to include Political Science, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration or similar. Ability to understand and apply federal and local court rules, policies, and procedures. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines in a high-volume environment. Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with judges, court staff, attorneys, litigants, and the public. Proficiency in CM/ECF, Microsoft Office applications, and other court-related technology systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study, to include Political Science, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration or similar.

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To be considered for this position, please submit your: 1. Resume detailing your education and work experience. 2. A cover letter. The cover letter must indicate the position for which you are applying, including the vacancy number, and identify how your education and/or experience relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position. 3. AO78 Application for Federal Employment. The Application for Federal Employment (AO78) can be downloaded from: www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment Only applications submitted via email will be accepted. It is preferred for the applications to be submitted in a single PDF document, and for candidates to include the vacancy number and position title in the subject field of the email containing the application. Applications submitted as zip files, cloud files and/or links will not be accepted. Applications that do not conform to the above procedures will not be considered.

Please submit your application to:

Pay:

$44,701.00 - $88,366.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid jury duty Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person