Case Administrator U.S. Bankruptcy Court - 4.3 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $50,241 - $90,214 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Customer service Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Organizational skills Clerical experience Full Job Description Position Overview The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington is now accepting applications for the position of Case Administrator. As a member of the case management team, the Case Administrator manages the progression of bankruptcy cases and related proceedings from opening to final disposition. The Case Administrator performs case related docketing and other administrative tasks, monitors the completion of the required procedural steps, provides courtroom services (electronic court recording and relief courtroom deputy) and is the primary public customer service contact for the court. This position is located in the U.S. Courthouse in Seattle, Washington. This position may require reporting to the divisional office in Tacoma, Washington on occasion. Representative Duties Manage bankruptcy cases in the court's case management/electronic case filing (CM/ECF) system. Docket filings, orders, and judgements. Maintain official case records. Review data entered and make corrections as needed to comply with national and local rules and procedures. Provide court services support, including operating recording equipment, setting hearings and notifying parties, administering oaths, preparing standard forms and orders for the judge's consideration, reviewing filing summaries to support chambers' workflow preferences, and ensuring required statistical data is accurately entered in CM/ECF. Serve as backup courtroom deputy which includes preparing the courtroom for hearings, attending, logging, and recording court proceedings, conducting and troubleshooting court hearings by video and telephone using platforms such as Zoom and Teams, and courtroom management. Maintains and processes case information and manages the progression of cases to final disposition in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. Reviews documents to determine conformity with federal and local rules, ensures all orders and entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and makes summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings. Provides procedural information and customer service, cashier duties, noticing, data quality control, and mail processing. Performs various tasks related to the maintenance of court records such as scanning, filing, and data entry. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications To be qualified for appointment to the position of Case Administrator candidates must meet the following standards: A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of general clerical work experience. Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience. At least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined 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. This experience is commonly found in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, insurance companies, corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations. Strong team player with a proven track record of collaborative, productive, and goal-driven work. Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities. Professional appearance, demeanor, and conduct appropriate for a court environment. Exhibit the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and customer service. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree or paralegal certification. Bankruptcy knowledge, court experience, or experience in a legal environment. Experience with the court's case management system (CM/ECF), Zoom and Teams videoconferencing and digital recording. Benefits Information The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is part of the federal Judicial branch of government and is independent of the Executive and Legislative branches. The court sets its own employment policies including remote work and performance management, while also valuing employees' individualism and continuing to strive towards a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Court employees are considered "at-will" and are not covered by the Office of Personnel Management's civil service classifications or regulations. They are, however, entitled to similar benefits as other federal government employees.

These benefits include:

Eleven paid holidays per year Paid annual and sick leave Subsidized medical coverage with pre-tax employee premiums Dental, vision, and group life insurance options Flexible Benefits Program (pre-tax flexible spending for health care, dependent care and commuter/parking costs) Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent plan, with employer matching up to 5%) and Federal Employees Retirement System Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program on qualified student loans. Telework options Employer Provided Benefits - Total Compensation Approximation Sample (For Illustration Purposes Only)

Sample Annual Salary:

$50,944.00

Retirement Benefits:

$ 12,410.00

Health/Life Insurance:

$7,746.00 Paid Time- Off (Holidays & Accrued Leave): $9,601.00

Total Compensation:

$80,701.00 More information about benefits can be found here: https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits Application Procedure Applicants must submit: 1. a cover letter; 2. a Judicial Federal Employment Application, Form AO-78 http://www.uscourts.gov/forms/AO078.pdf (Questions 19, 20 & 21 are not required); and 3. a resume. Please submit application materials in a single PDF to .

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Case Administrator #26-08 This court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and interviewing process, please notify Human Resources at . The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis. Other Information Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be subject to an FBI fingerprint and background check. The selectee may be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon a favorable suitability determination of the background check. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. The United States Bankruptcy Court requires employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Electronic fund transfer (direct deposit) participation for net pay is required. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time from the original announcement, management may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. See the Court's website at: www.wawb.uscourts.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,241.00 - $90,214.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Clerical:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person