Docketing Technician (Office Automation)
About The Position
The Docketing Technician (Office Automation) supports the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts in Boston by managing computerized docketing systems and civil and criminal case records. The role provides docketing and legal-process support, prepares reports, helps improve processes, and trains or guides attorneys and support staff on docketing procedures. It provides litigation data from initial referral through final disposition to support resource planning and evaluation. Duties and assignments become more complex as training and experience progress.
Requirements
- For the GS-05 level, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 performing at least three listed clerical, case-record, data-entry, accuracy-review, or filing duties; alternatively, four years of qualifying education above high school, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- For the GS-06 level, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 performing at least three listed duties involving legal information, research, reports, legal documents, or automated systems.
- For the GS-07 level, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 performing at least three listed duties involving advanced legal-data extraction, case certification reviews, docketing/legal-process knowledge, or procedural improvements.
- For the GS-07 level, typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute on a five-minute sample with three or fewer errors; a typing test may be required.
- Must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
- Applicants claiming education must provide transcripts or other specified coursework documentation; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to qualifying U.S. education.
- If selected, must complete pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing, and successfully complete a background investigation.
- Must provide a resume and required supporting documents.
- Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
Responsibilities
- Maintain automated records for civil and criminal cases.
- Extract requested statistical data on a regular basis.
- Input new information into the database.
- Submit and retire electronic records.
- Assist legal assistants in obtaining information from the database and interpreting its output.
- Manage docketing systems and case records and provide docketing and legal-process support.
- Prepare reports, support process improvement, and guide or train staff on docketing procedures.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
