Court Operations Clerk

The Clerk’s Office of the U.S. District Court is looking for candidates to join our team as a Court Operations Clerk. The incumbent provides clerical and administrative support by maintaining and processing case information and working in the courtroom. Representative Duties, including but not limited to: • Scans, converts and makes summary entries of documents and proceedings on the electronic case management system. This includes, but not limited to pleadings, petitions, motions, complaints, orders, etc. • Ensures that all automated entries are accurately filed, recorded, and appropriately linked for proper case management. • Prepares and informs parties about notices, judgments and orders. Forwards documents such as motions, etc. to the attention of chambers staff. • Furnishes information to the public, attorneys and litigants either in-person, by telephone or through written correspondence as to the status of cases before the Court. • Receives and examines documents submitted for filing with the court in pending actions and opens new actions. • Issues all forms of process in civil and criminal cases including summonses, subpoenas and writs. • Performs accounting functions for monies paid to the court including fees, fines and court costs. • Coordinates the admission of attorneys to practice in the court, accepting applications and issuing certificates. • Performs clerical and administrative support as needed to judges by: empaneling juries and administers oaths to witnesses; confers with attorneys and prepares reports on the status of cases; coordinates court appearances for all parties including attorneys and interpreters; arranges for appointment of counsel pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act; calls the court calendar and takes the calendar minutes of the Court, etc. • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: To qualify for the minimum starting salary (CL 23/1), an individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of general clerical or office experience (possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution also qualifies). Pay setting beyond the starting salary will be based on the minimum requirements noted above, plus the following experience: CL24 – 1 year of progressively responsible clerical work requiring the routine use of keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology, with demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives or laws (generally found in courthouses, law firms, insurance offices, educational institutions, etc.) CL25, two or more years of specialized experience. The successful applicant should have excellent written, organizational and technical skills with a minimal data entry speed of 45 wpm. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, courtesy in dealing with the public, positive attitude and consistent delivery of excellent customer service is required. The successful applicant must be well organized, have attention to detail, and be able to work independently and shows initiative in starting, prioritizing and completing tasks. United States District Court Eastern District of New York www.nyed.uscourts.gov Preferred Skills: A college degree is preferred. Experience in a courthouse, law firm, social service, insurance office or educational institution is preferred. Benefits: Benefits include participation in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System which contributes to the Social Security Retirement Program, Federal Employees’ Health Benefits, Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer matching contributions), paid holidays, annual/sick leave accrual, fitness membership (fee applies) and other benefits. An overview of Federal Judiciary benefits is accessible at: https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits Applicant Information: The U.S. District Court falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Judiciary employees serve under “Excepted Appointment” and are considered “At-Will” employees. Federal Civil Service rules do not apply. As such, employment may be terminated by either the employer with or without cause. How to apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter (include vacancy announcement number) specifying qualifications in relation to the position and a résumé, in one PDF document to the court’s employment application box: https://edny.app.box.com/f/5cf0637fb2b047cd92844ada88a5e04b 1. Letter of interest; 2. Resume; 3. Completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment, form AO78.