Court Services Clerk

Overview of the Position

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York is recruiting for a Court Services Clerk to join its Clerk’s Office team in Syracuse and Albany, NY. This position reports to the Operations Manager. The Court Services Clerk position performs various operational and administrative functions and works in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting.

• Perform docketing, noticing, drafting court documents and quality control with attention to detail.
• Assign and open new civil, criminal, and miscellaneous cases and randomly assign judges to cases.
• Answer inquiries, troubleshoot and aid attorneys and the public via telephone, Teams Video, IM Chat. Remote Operations Center and ERequest transmissions.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, prepares daily mail log, and scans documents.
• Plan and assist with Community Outreach program and Naturalization ceremonies.
• Perform front office and reception duties.
• Review and process attorney admissions and provide backup jury orientation.
• Perform back up Courtroom Deputy duties, when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.