ECF Case Administrator I or II
Washington, District of Columbia
Employer: U.S. Courts
Industry: Administrative Officer
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Summary
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Clerk's Office offers an opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic to launch or continue a career in public service, with challenging and rewarding work and the potential for advancement.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This announcement will be open until filled. To ensure consideration, submit application by July 16, 2024. United States Citizens or persons eligible to work in the United States may apply to this posting. Please note that a Security Clearance is not required when submitting applications.
Duties
The Office of the Clerk is seeking a highly qualified individual with excellent analytical and technical skills to serve as an ECF Case Administrator. The incumbent receives and processes new cases on appeal from the district court and administrative agencies and maintains the official record of case activity from opening to final disposition. The incumbent is also responsible for making summary entries on the docket and performing data quality control in the court's case management system. The incumbent may be trained to assist or back up other positions within the office.
Responsibilities
The incumbent reviews notices/petitions for timeliness and initial jurisdictional defects; identifies cases which require expedited consideration and notifies the appropriate personnel; reviews pleadings to ensure compliance with the court's rules; identifies cases for consolidation; accurately enters information into the automated case management system; prepares procedural orders; monitors briefing and other deadlines; and responds to inquiries from chambers, court staff, counsel, and the public. The incumbent ensures the integrity and quality of case-related databases.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
PREFERRED SKILLS:
High school graduate (or equivalent) and a minimum of one year of specialized experience. For the CL-24 grade, an associate's or bachelor's degree is highly preferred. For the CL-25 grade, a bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
Specialized experience for this position 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 and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The successful applicant will be subject to mandatory electronic transfer of funds for payment of net pay. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.
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 their application and an interview.
Required Documents
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume, as a single PDF attachment (Attention: Human Resources), to: VacancyCaseAdministrator@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-24-09) in the subject line.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
Email
VacancyCaseAdministrator@cadc.uscourts.gov
Address
US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Due to the large volume of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Clerk's Office offers an opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic to launch or continue a career in public service, with challenging and rewarding work and the potential for advancement.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement will be open until filled. To ensure consideration, submit application by July 16, 2024. United States Citizens or persons eligible to work in the United States may apply to this posting. Please note that a Security Clearance is not required when submitting applications.
Duties
The Office of the Clerk is seeking a highly qualified individual with excellent analytical and technical skills to serve as an ECF Case Administrator. The incumbent receives and processes new cases on appeal from the district court and administrative agencies and maintains the official record of case activity from opening to final disposition. The incumbent is also responsible for making summary entries on the docket and performing data quality control in the court's case management system. The incumbent may be trained to assist or back up other positions within the office.
Responsibilities
The incumbent reviews notices/petitions for timeliness and initial jurisdictional defects; identifies cases which require expedited consideration and notifies the appropriate personnel; reviews pleadings to ensure compliance with the court's rules; identifies cases for consolidation; accurately enters information into the automated case management system; prepares procedural orders; monitors briefing and other deadlines; and responds to inquiries from chambers, court staff, counsel, and the public. The incumbent ensures the integrity and quality of case-related databases.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
REQUIREMENTS:
- All positions in the Clerk's Office are "Excepted" appointments. Employees are considered "At-Will" and will serve a one-year probationary period.
- Emergency after-hours duty is required on a rotational basis with other employees (CL-25 only).
- Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct. Employees are subject to strict confidentiality requirements.
- The successful candidate is subject to a background investigation and will be considered a provisional employee pending a favorable suitability determination.
- Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the United States government.
Qualifications
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Prior work or internship experience in a court, legal office, or government is preferable.
- Knowledge and experience working with the federal judiciary's CM/ECF (Case Management/Electronic Case Filing) system is highly desirable.
- Experience with word processing, web-based applications, and data entry are required.
- The successful applicant must have good organizational and time management skills, oral and written communication skills, and proofreading skills.
- Good judgment and the ability to apply concepts to determine what action needs to be taken are essential.
High school graduate (or equivalent) and a minimum of one year of specialized experience. For the CL-24 grade, an associate's or bachelor's degree is highly preferred. For the CL-25 grade, a bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
Specialized experience for this position 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 and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The successful applicant will be subject to mandatory electronic transfer of funds for payment of net pay. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.
- Benefits
Review our benefits
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 their application and an interview.
- Benefits
Review our benefits - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. - How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume, as a single PDF attachment (Attention: Human Resources), to: VacancyCaseAdministrator@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-24-09) in the subject line.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
Email
VacancyCaseAdministrator@cadc.uscourts.gov
Address
US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Due to the large volume of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume, as a single PDF attachment (Attention: Human Resources), to: VacancyCaseAdministrator@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-24-09) in the subject line.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
VacancyCaseAdministrator@cadc.uscourts.gov
Address
US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Due to the large volume of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Created: 2024-06-26
Reference: 797029300
Country: United States
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
ZIP: 20010
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