APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Must email (1) a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position; (2) a resume that includes the name, title, and the contact information of three professional references; and (3) an AO78–Application for Employment IN A SINGLE .PDF DOCUMENT. Please see the vacancy announcement on our website for more specific information regarding submitting the application package at www.ca4.uscourts.gov.

Please include the title of the position in the subject line of the email and note in the cover letter where on the Web that you saw the announcement. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged. Following acknowledgment, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reimbursement for interview-related travel expenses or any relocation costs incurred by the successful applicant is not provided.

ABOUT THE JOB

Case managers are responsible for managing the procedural aspects of an appeal from case opening through issuance of the mandate. The ideal candidate for this position can apply federal and local rules of procedure; skill in handling procedural matters; strong written and verbal communication skills, including skill in drafting and proofreading documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage; and the ability to interact effectively with judges, attorneys, litigants, and court personnel. Applicant should possess strong computer skills including proficiency using word processing and email. Ability to use the federal Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System is desirable.

The Fourth Circuit prides itself on being a collegial and collaborative organization as well as an overall exemplary place to work. The ideal candidate has a reputation for excellence, a strong work ethic, the ability to multi-task, excellent attention to detail, strong teamwork skills, sound judgment, great initiative, and a commitment to public service.

OVERVIEW OF DUTIES

· Opening new cases filed in the Court.

· Maintaining the case docket, setting filing deadlines, and obtaining compliance with fee and filing requirements.

· Processing motions pursuant to the Court’s operating procedures.

· Reviewing briefs and other documents for compliance with appellate rules, acting on documents filed with the Court, drafting orders, entering judgments, and monitoring the status of appeals.

· Answering procedural questions regarding the case from counsel, litigants, and other offices.

QUALIFICATIONS

· High school graduate or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

· CL-25 – Two years of progressively responsible clerical experience involving the routine use of keyboard skills, use of specialized terminology, and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws, including at least one year equivalent to work at CL-24.

· CL-24 – Candidates who do not have the requisite experience for consideration at the CL-25 level will be considered for appointment at the CL-24 level.

· Proficiency in oral and written communication.

· Knowledge of federal practice and appellate procedure.

· Motivated, self-directed, and professional.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or meet requirements under current law. Federal judiciary employees serve under “Excepted Appointments,” and are thus “at-will,” and, as such, can be terminated with or without cause. Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Ethics and Conduct, which is available to applicants for review upon request. All applicant information is subject to verification. The appointment to the position is provisional pending a suitability determination by the Court based on the results of an FBI background investigation, which includes fingerprinting that is updated every five years. Employees are required to use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposits. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown; any of these actions may occur without any prior written or other type of notice.

BENEFITS

The Court offers a robust and competitive benefits package.

· Vacation time accrues at a rate of 104 hours per year the first three years and increases with tenure.

· Sick days accrue at a rate of 104 hours per year.

· Eleven paid annual holidays.

· Flexible schedules.

· Telework opportunities.

· A variety of Agency-subsidized federal health insurance plans are available.

A qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

· Dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and long-term care insurance are available.

· A flexible spending account program is provided.

· Employees participate in both the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan).

· Mass transit subsidy (budget dependent).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,059.00 - $54,630.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person