Court Support Clerk
About The Position
The United States Courts for the Sixth Circuit is seeking a detail-oriented Court Support Clerk to join our team. Overview of Duties The Court Support Clerk supports the operations of the Clerk’s Office. The duties of the position include the following: Identify case materials on docket; determine conformity with requirements; and perform quality control of documents. Review, evaluate, and verify accuracy of incoming electronic and physical case-related records and court documents. Docket entries into case management system. Account for dispositions of physical records while in the custody of the court of appeals. Act as contact for case-related records with chambers. Perform financial duties, including accept appropriate documents, inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts. Secure funds in cash register, balance cash drawer at the end of the day, and process credit card payments for filed documents. Review attorney and pro se filers’ records in case management systems. Research and resolve discrepancies. Verify re-registration, admission, and registration applicable to the case management database. Administer attorney admissions to practice before the court, verify attorney’s authority to practice, and prepare certificate of admission, as required. Monitor the registration process. Assist attorneys with admissions process. Provide telephone and in person customer service; provide help desk support for case management programs; serve as a resource and respond to technical, procedural and policy questions. Assist judges and chambers as requested. Process incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and shipments. Accept, unpack, delivery, and inventory of supplies, equipment, and furnishings. Some physical lifting is required. Prepare reports, and receive, process, and docket Pre-Sentence reports. Provide courtroom support and preparation of materials for the court. Assist in inventory, management of supplies, copying, scanning, and other records management activities. Conduct requested research and report findings to management. Assist with special projects.
Requirements
- Minimum two years of clerical or data entry work experience.
- Excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated customer service skills.
- Highly precise, and detailed.
- Professional demeanor.
- Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential information.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment and multi-task.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to perform work full-time in office.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience in a court, legal setting, government agency, or equivalent environment.
- College degree or paralegal certification.
- Two years of experience which relates to the processing of legal documents and/or the application of statutes and rules/regulations, and the use of legal terminology.
Responsibilities
- Identify case materials on docket; determine conformity with requirements; and perform quality control of documents.
- Review, evaluate, and verify accuracy of incoming electronic and physical case-related records and court documents.
- Docket entries into case management system.
- Account for dispositions of physical records while in the custody of the court of appeals.
- Act as contact for case-related records with chambers.
- Perform financial duties, including accept appropriate documents, inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts.
- Secure funds in cash register, balance cash drawer at the end of the day, and process credit card payments for filed documents.
- Review attorney and pro se filers’ records in case management systems.
- Research and resolve discrepancies.
- Verify re-registration, admission, and registration applicable to the case management database.
- Administer attorney admissions to practice before the court, verify attorney’s authority to practice, and prepare certificate of admission, as required.
- Monitor the registration process.
- Assist attorneys with admissions process.
- Provide telephone and in person customer service; provide help desk support for case management programs; serve as a resource and respond to technical, procedural and policy questions.
- Assist judges and chambers as requested.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and shipments.
- Accept, unpack, delivery, and inventory of supplies, equipment, and furnishings.
- Some physical lifting is required.
- Prepare reports, and receive, process, and docket Pre-Sentence reports.
- Provide courtroom support and preparation of materials for the court.
- Assist in inventory, management of supplies, copying, scanning, and other records management activities.
- Conduct requested research and report findings to management.
- Assist with special projects.
Benefits
- Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans.
- Dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long-term care plans available.
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and mass transit subsidies.
- On-site fitness center.
- Federal retirement entails a pension plan (FERS-FRAE) and employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K).
- Retirees may carry insurance plans into retirement while paying the same premiums as employees.
- Annual time off - 13 vacation days, 13 sick leave days, and 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation days increase to 20 days after three years and to 26 days after fifteen years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
