Qualification

s : To qualify for this position an applicant must have at a minimum, an associate degree, or the equivalent. Two years of general clerical experience and one-year specialized experience are required.

Salary is commensurate with experience and education of the applicant and is limited to the maximum allowable. Candidates must be highly motivated, dependable, and detail oriented.

General Experience : Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work which indicates the possession of or ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.

Preferred Skills and Experience : Completion of a four-year degree or a paralegal program. Demonstrated experience in word processing, web-based environments, and data entry.

Familiarity with electronic case filing, especially the CM / ECF (Case Management / Electronic Case Filing) system, is desirable.

Good judgment, the ability to apply concepts to determine what action needs to be taken, excellent oral and written communication skills, and good proofreading skills are essential.

Demonstrated ability to display initiative and interest in lifelong learning is also preferred. Court experience a plus.

Specialized Experience

Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular use of technology for word processing, data entry or report generation, a command of specialized terminology, and a demonstrated ability to understand and apply a body of rules, regulations, or laws.

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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Optional participation in choice of health plans, dental and vision insurance programs, group life insurance program, long term care insurance, and optional participation in a pre-tax flexible spending account plan for commuter reimbursement, and dependent care and medical expenses not covered by health insurance
• Participation in the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS)
• Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan with matching contributions (similar to 401K)
• Public transit subsidy as the budget permits
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Options for telework

This position is subject to mandatory EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) participation for payment of net pay.

Miscellaneous

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or be authorized to work in the United States. Please note the citizenship requirements at :

https : / / www.uscourts.gov / careers / search-judiciary-jobs / citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary

This position is subject to an FBI fingerprint check.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct which is available to applicants for review upon request.

Incumbents are hired subject to a probationary period of no less than six months. All court employees are at will employees, and therefore, may be removed from their positions at any time.

Telework : May be eligible to telework up to three days per week, based on the court’s telework policy and the needs of the office.

Closing date : Open until filled; preference will be given to applications received on or before Friday, May 24, 2024. First round interviews will be scheduled in early to mid-June.

Second interviews will be scheduled the week of June 24, 2024. The anticipated start date for the position(s) is on or about Monday, July 15, 2024.