Bankruptcy Case Management Specialist

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Washington is seeking a Case Administrator to manage bankruptcy cases from opening to disposition. You will handle docketing, courtroom services, and customer contact in Seattle, with occasional reporting to Tacoma.

The role requires strong clerical experience, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Candidates should be adaptable, professional, and able to work collaboratively in a court environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of clerical work experience.
• At least one year of specialized clerical experience applying rules and procedures.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and conduct appropriate for a court environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage bankruptcy cases in CM/ECF, docket filings, orders, and judgments; maintain official case records.
• Provide court services support, including operating recording equipment, setting hearings, administering oaths, and preparing standard forms.
• Serve as backup courtroom deputy; attend, log, and record hearings; troubleshoot video/phone hearings via Zoom/Teams.
• Maintain and progress case information through to final disposition per internal controls and rules.
• Review documents for conformity with federal/local rules; ensure proper docketing of orders and entries; summarize docket events.”
• Provide procedural information, cashier duties, noticing, data quality control, and mail processing.
• Perform scanning, filing, and data entry; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Adaptable

Professional presence

Integrity & customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or paralegal certification

Tools

CM/ECF

Zoom

Teams

Digital recording

Job description

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Washington is seeking a Case Administrator to manage bankruptcy cases from opening to disposition. You will handle docketing, courtroom services, and customer contact in Seattle, with occasional reporting to Tacoma.

The role requires strong clerical experience, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Candidates should be adaptable, professional, and able to work collaboratively in a court environment.