Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Open cases in the case management system, process initial case assignments, and docket initial opening events. Check for prior or prohibited filings.
• Manage bankruptcy cases to ensure timely progression from case opening to final disposition.
• Perform quality control on all incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate federal and local rules, practices, and procedures.
• Review and enter orders and notices and process for mailing or electronic notice.
• Run daily reports and examine cases on a regular basis for discharge and closing, ensuring that required documents are filed and all procedures completed (e.g., pending motions, fees due, pending deadlines and hearings).
• Review, identify, and research the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of data entered into the case record. Prepare and analyze required reports to ensure all case files and related information are accessible and adhere to quality assurance standards. Make corrections to the case record to comply with local and national procedures.
• Provide information, forms, and electronic case filing instruction to customers. Inform customers of required fees. Receive and process payments and issue receipts. Balance payment logs at the end of the day
• Research local rules and the Operations Manual for quality control and docketing guidance
• Test new procedures and processes to provide necessary feedback
• Communicate effectively with customers and assist attorneys and the public with questions regarding bankruptcy procedures, status of cases, and dates and locations of hearings
• Provide backup coverage for team members and other departments as required
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• A minimum of one year of specialized experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others, provide customer service, and resolve difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures
• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies
• Dependable, with a commitment to attendance and punctuality
• Exceptional customer service skills and proficiency in multi-tasking, prioritizing duties, and time management
• Ability to exercise initiative in handle problems encountered while performing assigned duties
• A professional appearance and demeanor are required; applicants must be generally cordial, responsive, professional, and helpful to others including litigants without counsel
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical or administrative procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a federal or state court system or a legal work environment specializing in bankruptcy
• Familiarity with CM/ECF

• Accrual of paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Telework opportunities
• 40-hour work week
• Participation in the federal pension program
• Employer-matching contributions (up to 5%) to the federal employee retirement savings plan (similar to 401K)
• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• In-house fitness facility
• Retirees may carry insurance plans into retirement while paying the same premiums as employees
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

For more information on the Judiciary’s competitive benefits, visit www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Open cases in the case management system, process initial case assignments, and docket initial opening events. Check for prior or prohibited filings.
• Manage bankruptcy cases to ensure timely progression from case opening to final disposition.
• Perform quality control on all incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate federal and local rules, practices, and procedures.
• Review and enter orders and notices and process for mailing or electronic notice.
• Run daily reports and examine cases on a regular basis for discharge and closing, ensuring that required documents are filed and all procedures completed (e.g., pending motions, fees due, pending deadlines and hearings).
• Review, identify, and research the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of data entered into the case record. Prepare and analyze required reports to ensure all case files and related information are accessible and adhere to quality assurance standards. Make corrections to the case record to comply with local and national procedures.
• Provide information, forms, and electronic case filing instruction to customers. Inform customers of required fees. Receive and process payments and issue receipts. Balance payment logs at the end of the day
• Research local rules and the Operations Manual for quality control and docketing guidance
• Test new procedures and processes to provide necessary feedback
• Communicate effectively with customers and assist attorneys and the public with questions regarding bankruptcy procedures, status of cases, and dates and locations of hearings
• Provide backup coverage for team members and other departments as required
• Other duties as assigned

All qualification requirements must be met when the application is filed.

Qualified applicants must submit all of the following documents (please submit only requested documents):

• A current, detailed resume with three professional references
• A letter of interest explaining how your experience relates to the position requirements
• The Judicial Branch Federal Employment Application (Form AO-78), available at: www.scb.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities

Qualified applicants must submit their application packets as one PDF to scbc_employment@scb.uscourts.gov with the email subject titled “Vacancy 26-05.” All required documents must be submitted to be considered for this opportunity; incomplete packets will not be considered.

Qualified applicants will be screened and selected based on experience, education, and training.