Bankruptcy Generalist Clerk

Join the United States Bankruptcy Court’s team of energetic and career-minded professionals! The Office of the Clerk is seeking a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal, automation and analytical skills to launch or continue a career in public service. The ideal candidate would be a dependable and independent worker who possesses excellent time management skills and can perform a variety of job duties and responsibilities with the ability to stay focused and organized. This important position offers training opportunities and the potential for advancement. The Clerk’s Office values a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling and opportunities for ad hoc telework.

(Note: This position is under the hiring authority of the Clerk of Court in the federal judicial branch – not the executive branch – and is not subject to executive orders and DOGE mandates that apply only to the executive branch.)

The Bankruptcy Generalist Clerk performs various functions in the Clerk’s Office including case management, customer service, courtroom management, and financial work. Case management duties include managing case progression from opening to final disposition in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures and rules using case management software. Customer service is performed by answering questions posed by court customers in person, over a multi-line telephone system, and through email. Courtroom management includes serving as the relief courtroom deputy (i.e., the courtroom administrative manager) during hearings and trials. Financial work includes cashiering and providing fee-related procedural information to court customers. The Bankruptcy Generalist will also interface with and learn from the larger federal court community through Microsoft Teams. Other duties will be assigned to this position on an as needed basis. Training will be provided for all aspects of work required under this position.