Case Administrator I

U.S. Courts•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada is hiring a Case Administrator I to perform case-related functions, including maintaining and processing case information. The position serves as a records and reproduction clerk and/or case initiation clerk. Promotion potential to Case Administrator II is available based on job performance. The successful candidate is subject to an FBI fingerprint check and satisfactory completion of the required background investigation. The position requires adherence to a Code of Conduct and mandatory direct deposit of federal wages. Employees are excepted-service, at-will judicial employees. The court may modify or withdraw the announcement, fill the position before the closing date, or fill multiple positions from the announcement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of general experience and one year of specialized experience.
Specialized experience involving progressively responsible clerical or administrative work with regular application of clerical procedures, rules, regulations, directives, or laws; routine use of specialized terminology; and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry, or report generation.
Adherence to a Code of Conduct.
Successful completion of the required background investigation, including an FBI fingerprint check.
Mandatory direct deposit of federal wages.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a federal court, preferably a bankruptcy court, or a state court.
Familiarity with electronic case filing, especially the court's automated system.

Responsibilities

Inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts.
Help secure cash-register funds, balance the cash drawer at the end of the day, and process credit card payments for filed documents.
Open cases in the case management system and docket initial opening events.
Check for prior or prohibited filings.
Prepare case files for tracking records and maintain the claims register.
Prepare and process notices for electronic or hard-copy mailing.
Provide information to internal and external customers.
Answer telephone calls, assist customers at the intake counter, and open mail.
Scan, copy, file, pick up, sort, and process mail.
Process emails received from electronic filers.
Receive and stamp incoming documents.
Prepare, proofread, and edit materials prepared by others for accuracy.
Perform other duties as assigned.