Case Manager to District Judge Nicholas Ganjei

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of Texas seek a Case Manager to District Judge Nicholas Ganjei in Houston. The case manager manages the judge’s cases and serves as a liaison among the judge, attorneys, the Clerk’s Office, and the public to help ensure cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. The target grade is CL 27, with a stated salary range of $68,886–$111,978. The successful applicant will be placed at the highest grade and step for which they qualify, up to step 61 of the target grade. Applicants lacking the specialized experience for CL 27 may be placed at the highest classification level for which they qualify and progress annually toward CL 27, assuming satisfactory performance. This is a federal judiciary position in Houston. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or meet the judiciary’s citizenship requirements. Successful applicants are subject to background, credit, and/or law-enforcement records checks and must participate in mandatory electronic funds transfer for net pay. Court employees are at-will and work at the pleasure of the Court.

Requirements

For qualification at CL 27, two years of experience must be specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to CL 26.
Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience involving regular and recurring application of clerical procedures, applying rules, regulations, directives, or laws, routine use of specialized terminology, and automated software.
Efficiency with computers, word-processing software, email, and calendaring software.
Ability to deal politely and effectively with judges, Clerk’s Office staff, lawyers, jurors, and litigants in scheduling, workflow, and courtroom logistics.
Willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen or meet the citizenship requirements for employment in the judiciary.
Successful applicants must undergo applicable background, credit, and/or law-enforcement records checks and participate in mandatory electronic funds transfer for net pay.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Prior experience in the Judicial Support Specialist program.
Previous case management or relief case management experience; strongly preferred.
Current judiciary employment or previous case management experience; preference will be given.

Responsibilities

Manage the judge’s cases by calendaring and distributing and monitoring deadlines.
Monitor the filing of pertinent documents and ensure timely responses to judicial orders.
Serve as the primary source of information on scheduling conferences, hearings, trials, and other case processes.
Manage and organize exhibits used in court proceedings, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems.
Attend court sessions and conferences.
Support the orderly flow of proceedings, including setting up the courtroom and ensuring the presence of necessary participants.
Take notes of proceedings, rulings, and notices, and prepare electronic minute entries.
Review cases or reports to identify necessary actions.
Keep the judge and immediate staff informed of case progress.
Assist the judge and parties with jury selection and maintain records of jury selection and attendance.
Answer parties’ and public inquiries about cases and obtaining transcripts.
Refer defendants to the Probation Office as appropriate.
Inform the jury clerk about upcoming trials and juror needs.
Docket orders, pleadings, judgments, and minutes as directed by local court policy, using applicable automated systems.
Assist with accurate statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office.