Operations Specialist

Overview

The Northern District of Ohio is seeking a team player who is self-motivated and detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communications skills, strong desktop skills, basic problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic to join the Clerk's Office in Akron, Ohio. Our fast-paced, prestigious environment consists of challenging and rewarding work, training opportunities, and potential for advancement for bright people with strong initiative, flexibility, and ability to multi-task.

This includes benefits such as Paid Annual Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays (11), Pre-tax Benefit Programs, Health Insurance, Vision/Dental Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Defined contribution retirement benefits (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) – 401(k) with up to 5% match, and a Fitness Center.

To qualify, applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is 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 legal 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.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or legal education or paralegal certification.
• Legal/paralegal experience and experience with a federal court electronic filing.
• Prior training or experience with electronic court recording, court calendars and dockets or courtroom deputy duties.

• Proficiency with Windows-based applications, including database, spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and Adobe PDF files specifically as it relates to preparing documents, compiling data, and preparing reports.
• Outstanding customer service and support skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work under deadlines.
• Problem solving skills.