What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Entry/Docketing Technician position at CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)?
Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry-Level
Department: Administrative and Logistics Support
CGS is seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry/Docketing Technician to manage the accurate entry, tracking, and maintenance of legal case information within automated systems. This role requires familiarity with litigation processes and office software to docket court activities, maintain case files, and ensure timely communication of case updates. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, accuracy, and the ability to support legal staff by reviewing data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with court procedures and documentation standards.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Skills and attributes for success:
Initiates and inputs all new criminal cases, civil cases, declinations, and Rule 5 cases into database and prepares individual case file.
Notifies proper USAO employees of case openings.
Prepares and distributes weekly reports of court appearances.
Dockets, maintains, updates, and calendars all hearings and notices from Court Electronic Case Files (ECF) into both database and Microsoft Outlook.
Prints and places all court documents i.e. Complaints, Judgements, Information, Plea Agreements,
Indictments into proper case files and inputs information into database.
Compiles bi-annual case reports for certification.
Receives and distributes applicable sealed documents and post-disposition hearings.
Checks ECF folders for information requiring action and notifies proper USAO employees.
Reviews data and reports to identify errors.
Ensures proper format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar.
Makes required corrections requested by authorized USAO employees.
Performs other related duties.
Qualifications:
Familiarity of the capabilities, operating characteristics and functions of a variety of office automation software (e.g., word processing software, docketing automation systems, electronic mail, and litigation support software) and knowledge of the similarities, differences and integration of the different software types.
Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of litigation processes and court proceedings to recognize case status and to analyze case files and other source documents to identify errors in either input documents and automated records.
Knowledge of legal terminology to understand complex legal terms and phrases, document formats and litigative procedures to effectively communicate with legal staff and to determine what information should be entered into automated records.
Excellent Written And Oral Communication Skills And Analytical Abilities.
Provide word processing and data entry/retrieval
Ability to review and analyze, and enter information from multiple sources
Ability to establish case/project files
Ability to enter and retrieve data from databases with accuracy
Ability to manipulate, transfer, compute, and print information
Ability to prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software
Ability to calendar court deadlines
Answer inquiries regarding case-related information as maintained in the database
Answer inquiries regarding case-related status
Maintain internal status information on the disposition of designated information, files, and assets
Assure information is accurate and perform analytical computations necessary to process data
At Least One Year Of Legal Experience Is Preferred.
High school Diploma is required.
Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
Our Commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Department: Administrative and Logistics Support
CGS is seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry/Docketing Technician to manage the accurate entry, tracking, and maintenance of legal case information within automated systems. This role requires familiarity with litigation processes and office software to docket court activities, maintain case files, and ensure timely communication of case updates. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, accuracy, and the ability to support legal staff by reviewing data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with court procedures and documentation standards.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Skills and attributes for success:
Initiates and inputs all new criminal cases, civil cases, declinations, and Rule 5 cases into database and prepares individual case file.
Notifies proper USAO employees of case openings.
Prepares and distributes weekly reports of court appearances.
Dockets, maintains, updates, and calendars all hearings and notices from Court Electronic Case Files (ECF) into both database and Microsoft Outlook.
Prints and places all court documents i.e. Complaints, Judgements, Information, Plea Agreements,
Indictments into proper case files and inputs information into database.
Compiles bi-annual case reports for certification.
Receives and distributes applicable sealed documents and post-disposition hearings.
Checks ECF folders for information requiring action and notifies proper USAO employees.
Reviews data and reports to identify errors.
Ensures proper format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar.
Makes required corrections requested by authorized USAO employees.
Performs other related duties.
Qualifications:
Familiarity of the capabilities, operating characteristics and functions of a variety of office automation software (e.g., word processing software, docketing automation systems, electronic mail, and litigation support software) and knowledge of the similarities, differences and integration of the different software types.
Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of litigation processes and court proceedings to recognize case status and to analyze case files and other source documents to identify errors in either input documents and automated records.
Knowledge of legal terminology to understand complex legal terms and phrases, document formats and litigative procedures to effectively communicate with legal staff and to determine what information should be entered into automated records.
Excellent Written And Oral Communication Skills And Analytical Abilities.
Provide word processing and data entry/retrieval
Ability to review and analyze, and enter information from multiple sources
Ability to establish case/project files
Ability to enter and retrieve data from databases with accuracy
Ability to manipulate, transfer, compute, and print information
Ability to prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software
Ability to calendar court deadlines
Answer inquiries regarding case-related information as maintained in the database
Answer inquiries regarding case-related status
Maintain internal status information on the disposition of designated information, files, and assets
Assure information is accurate and perform analytical computations necessary to process data
At Least One Year Of Legal Experience Is Preferred.
High school Diploma is required.
Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
Our Commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.