What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Clerk position at Alabama Northern District Court?
Job Details for Intake Clerk
Position Description
- Act as a receptionist, providing accurate and appropriate information to customers
- Assist in the receipt and review of incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements
- Inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts. Process funds in the automated cash register, process credit card payments, and maintain the check log.
- Sort, classify, and file case records. Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others.
- Sort, process, and distribute mail to appropriate departments and judicial chambers. Operate postage equipment and affix appropriate postage to official mail.
- Provide backup coverage for team members and other departments, as required
- Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
- Employees must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States
- Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation
- Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees
- Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit
- Positions with the U.S. District Court Clerk's Office are Excepted Service appointments. Excepted service appointments are at-will and can be terminated with or without cause by the Clerk of Court.
Applicants must have work and/or educational experience that demonstrates attention to detail, a high degree of professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. The incumbent must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills; be able to communicate accurately, effectively, and timely; and be skilled in the use of automated systems and software, including word processing and databases.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree is preferred.
Employee Benefits
A generous benefits package is available and includes:
- Paid annual leave (13-26 days, depending on federal service accrued)
- Paid sick leave (13 days)
- Paid holidays (11 days)
- Retirement benefits (e.g., immediate matching contributions in the Thrift Savings Plan
- Optional participation in Federal Employees’ Health Benefits, supplemental Dental and Vision Insurance, and Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance
Application Info
Interested applicants must submit four items combined into a single PDF:
- A cover letter
- A resume
- A list of references
- A completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment ( AO 78 )
Submit materials electronically to personnel@alnd.uscourts.gov . Hard copies and faxed copies of applications will not be accepted.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Salary : $40,753 - $66,292