Case Administrator

Overview

Our case administrators are the "face" of the Court to much of the public and attorneys who practice in the Court. Individuals join this entry level staff position and train on the job. The employee performs various functions and assists in maintaining and processing case information and assists in managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition. Work is performed in an office setting.

Some lifting may be required. Occasional travel in the District may be required.

Local (when/where available):
Federal Court employees receive local benefits outlined here. National:
Federal Court employees receive national benefits outlined here.

• Consistent, high quality past job performance demonstrating sound ethics and judgement.
• Ability to do detail-oriented work with limited supervision.
• An attendance record that indicates reliability/commitment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical reasoning skills.
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, respond to requests on short notice and meet stringent deadlines.
• Ability to be tactful and work cooperatively with others, including judicial officers, the public and colleagues.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel; in conducting internet searches; in using e-mail applications and in the use of computer file structure and other computer applications.

Required: High school graduation or equivalent with a minimum of one year of specialized experience as defined below. For placement above the minimum, at least two years of specialized experience is required.

Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible administrative support experience in a professional office setting requiring the regular and recurring application of administrative procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involves the routine use of specialized terminology and automated technology for word processing, data entry and report generation. Such experience is commonly, but not always, 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.

Preferred:

• Customer service experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat