Docketing Technician (Office Automation)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida's mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government that are administratively uncollectible. This Docketing Technician (Office Automation) performs docketing and complex legal report development using computerized case tracking and record-keeping systems in the United States Attorneys Office (USAO). If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Docketing Technician (Office Automation) support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Fort Pierce, Florida; Miami, Florida; West Palm Beach, Florida, focusing in the areas of legal support. Typical work assignments will include: Maintains and extracts data from automated docketing databases and systems. Assists in troubleshooting systemic problems and recommending solutions. Provides legal support services to AUSAs. Produces a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office automation applications. Exercises confidentiality, tact, discretion and judgment in determining what information may be properly released. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication.
• This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• A probationary period may be required.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents.
• You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Maintaining automated docketing records and ensuring their accuracy and completeness; Using databases and office-automation software to analyze data and prepare reports or legal materials; Reviewing case files to identify, research, and correct missing or inaccurate information; Responding to case inquiries, explaining docketing procedures, and resolving system or processing problems.
• Typing Proficiency: To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required)

Responsibilities

• Maintains and extracts data from automated docketing databases and systems.
• Assists in troubleshooting systemic problems and recommending solutions.
• Provides legal support services to AUSAs.
• Produces a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office automation applications.
• Exercises confidentiality, tact, discretion and judgment in determining what information may be properly released.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed