What are the responsibilities and job description for the Generalist Clerk position at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court Northern Illinois?
Position: GENERALIST CLERK
Salary Range: CL 23-01 – $45,102 per annum
This position has promotion potential up to CL 25 without further competition.
Closing Date: May 31, 2026 (priority given to applications received by May 15, 2026)
Overview:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit is seeking applicants for two full-time Generalist Clerks.
This individual performs various functions and is responsible for assisting in maintaining and
processing case information during the initial filing of documents in accordance with approved internal
controls, procedures and rules. The position involves substantial data entry and quality control. The
incumbent receives and reviews incoming court documents for conformity with federal and local rules,
assists with case initiation, enters court orders and notices, and performs customer service for the purpose
of providing procedural information and collecting court fees.
Representative Duties:
• Assist in the receipt and review of incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements. Route electronic and paper documents to the proper offices, and/or staff, after acceptance.
• Assist in the collection of appropriate fees.
• Open new appeals and maintain the court’s docket by entering documents, proceedings, notices, orders, and opinions into its case management system.
• Act as receptionist and provide information to a wide variety of people within and outside the court.
• Record and assist with the orderly flow of judicial proceedings using both in-person and remote courtroom technology.
• Accurately sort, classify, and file case records, and maintain the integrity of the filing system.
• Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others.
• Assist in the preparation and shipping of records to the appropriate Federal Records Center and retrieve records from centers when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:
• To qualify for the position of Generalist Clerk, the applicant must possess a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in an accepted field of academic study.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the use of PCs and software applications, including Zoom video-conferencing technology.
• Proven ability to solve problems, think independently, and work cooperatively in a team/office environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Application:
Consideration will only be given to those individuals who apply through the court’s online applicant tracking system and provide a resume and cover letter. Visit our applicant tracking system at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtsilnd/7thcircuitcoa.
Applications must be received by May 31, 2026. Due to the anticipated large response to this announcement, only those interviewed will be notified of the selection outcome. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without written notice to applicants. Travel expenses for interviews cannot be reimbursed.
The selectee for this position is subject to a criminal record check and satisfactory adjudication by the employing office to be eligible for employment. Candidates will not be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Candidates completing the AO-78 are not required to complete questions 19-21 regarding criminal history until a conditional job offer is extended. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying. All available information, past and present, favorable and unfavorable, about the reliability and trustworthiness of an individual will be considered when making an employment suitability determination. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individual’s date of hire.
Pursuant to the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, selection is contingent upon providing proof of being legally eligible to work in and for the United States. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary Range: CL 23-01 – $45,102 per annum
This position has promotion potential up to CL 25 without further competition.
Closing Date: May 31, 2026 (priority given to applications received by May 15, 2026)
Overview:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit is seeking applicants for two full-time Generalist Clerks.
This individual performs various functions and is responsible for assisting in maintaining and
processing case information during the initial filing of documents in accordance with approved internal
controls, procedures and rules. The position involves substantial data entry and quality control. The
incumbent receives and reviews incoming court documents for conformity with federal and local rules,
assists with case initiation, enters court orders and notices, and performs customer service for the purpose
of providing procedural information and collecting court fees.
Representative Duties:
• Assist in the receipt and review of incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements. Route electronic and paper documents to the proper offices, and/or staff, after acceptance.
• Assist in the collection of appropriate fees.
• Open new appeals and maintain the court’s docket by entering documents, proceedings, notices, orders, and opinions into its case management system.
• Act as receptionist and provide information to a wide variety of people within and outside the court.
• Record and assist with the orderly flow of judicial proceedings using both in-person and remote courtroom technology.
• Accurately sort, classify, and file case records, and maintain the integrity of the filing system.
• Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others.
• Assist in the preparation and shipping of records to the appropriate Federal Records Center and retrieve records from centers when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:
• To qualify for the position of Generalist Clerk, the applicant must possess a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in an accepted field of academic study.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the use of PCs and software applications, including Zoom video-conferencing technology.
• Proven ability to solve problems, think independently, and work cooperatively in a team/office environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Application:
Consideration will only be given to those individuals who apply through the court’s online applicant tracking system and provide a resume and cover letter. Visit our applicant tracking system at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtsilnd/7thcircuitcoa.
Applications must be received by May 31, 2026. Due to the anticipated large response to this announcement, only those interviewed will be notified of the selection outcome. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without written notice to applicants. Travel expenses for interviews cannot be reimbursed.
The selectee for this position is subject to a criminal record check and satisfactory adjudication by the employing office to be eligible for employment. Candidates will not be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Candidates completing the AO-78 are not required to complete questions 19-21 regarding criminal history until a conditional job offer is extended. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying. All available information, past and present, favorable and unfavorable, about the reliability and trustworthiness of an individual will be considered when making an employment suitability determination. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individual’s date of hire.
Pursuant to the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, selection is contingent upon providing proof of being legally eligible to work in and for the United States. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER