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ECF Case Administrator I or II
U.S. Courts
Judicial Branch
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing court cases in the U.S.
federal appeals system, from receiving new filings to tracking them until they're resolved, while keeping accurate records and handling inquiries from lawyers and the public.
It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with administrative experience who enjoys working in a structured legal environment and can handle deadlines and data entry.
Entry-level candidates with a high school diploma and some office skills can apply, but those with college education or court experience will stand out.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of specialized clerical or administrative experience
- For CL-24 grade: Associate's or bachelor's degree highly preferred
- For CL-25 grade: Bachelor's degree highly preferred
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (oral and written)
- Proficiency in proofreading, data entry, word processing, and using automated software
- Ability to apply rules, regulations, and laws; good judgment for decision-making
- Preferred: Experience in courts, legal offices, government, or with CM/ECF system
Full Job Description
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.
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 to perform word processing, data entry or report generation.
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.
The successful applicant should 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. Major Duties:
The incumbent is 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.
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 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.
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