Job Details for Assistant Case Manager I Court Name/Organization Missouri Eastern District Court Overview of the Position The position is located in Cape Girardeau, MO. The Assistant Case Manager I (Divisional Office) position operates in a team environment and must handle all aspects of judicial support as well as other office functions. Duties include docketing, case management of civil and criminal cases, digital court recording, courtroom coverage, jury administration, intake, financial, record reproduction, mail posting and distribution and assisting with coordination and setup of special events. Location Cape Girardeau, MO Opening and Closing Dates 07/17/2026

• 10/15/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Salary Not specified Announcement Number

ACM 0726

Position Description Summary of Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

Docketing

• Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings on the docket, ensuring that all automated entries are appropriately linked for proper case management Courtroom Coverage
• When assigned, attends court sessions and conferences. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of all necessary participants, managing exhibits and coordinating juror support for trials. Communication and Coordination
• Acts as liaison among the clerk's office, the bar, pro se litigants and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently Reporting
• Is responsible for creating a courtroom minute entry for each event, hearing or trial assigned to. Creates case management reports to monitor deadlines and prepare for courtroom activity. Information Technology
• Operation of electronic evidence presentation and video conferencing equipment Intake
• Opens and quality controls cases for the divisional office. Provides customer service, processes payments, maintains mail and financial logs, maintains office supplies and inventory. Jury Administration
• Enters juror questionnaires, reviews requests for deferral and excuses, prepares juror letters, conducts jury orientation, prepares juror lists for trials, setup inbound and outbound calls to jurors, works with chambers on number of jurors to be summoned, inputs payment information, prepares meal orders and assists with grand jury selection Qualifications Minimum Qualifications and/or Educational Requirements Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Knowledge of computers and computer related equipment is essential. Prior court or legal experience is preferred with an ability to comprehend legal terminology. The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to a variety of duties. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate are preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of one year of specialized legal experience equivalent to work at a CL-24 level to qualify for the CL-25. Employee Benefits Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments (not civil service). Excepted appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause. Generous Paid Time Off Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Defined Benefit Pension Plan Flexible Benefits Defined Contribution Plan (TSP) with Employer Match Work Life Services Parking/Commuter Benefit Program Employee Assistance Program Long Term Care Insurance Virtual Judiciary Online University Position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for net pay.

Salary Range :

CL 25 Step 1: $49,361 through Step 61: $80,265 CL 26 Step 1: $54,372 through Step 61: $88,366 with promotion potential to Case Manager CL 27 Classification dependent on experience Miscellaneous Background Investigation Requirements The selectee considered for this position is required to undergo an FBI Background Check and/or Investigation and social media inquiry as a condition of employment. The selectee may be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon favorable suitability determination of the background investigation. Application Info Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Appointment is contingent upon providing proof of U.S. citizenship, for requirements please see: Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. Applicants may be asked to participate in proficiency tests. Qualified persons are invited to submit: A cover letter Current résumé Completed application for judicial branch employment, form AO-78 Contact information for three professional references Application materials may be submitted via e-mail to the following address with reference

ACM-0726

Moed_employment@moed.uscourts.go v Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, 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 of the original announcement, the Clerk of Court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without re-posting the position. Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct, which is available to applicants for review upon request. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.