Bankruptcy Docket Specialist

United States Courts; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (vacation)

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Medical coverage with government plan

Vision and dental insurance (optional)

Life insurance (government)

Flexible Spending Program

Thrift Savings Plan

Public transportation subsidy or paid

Background check and security review

Job summary

The United States Courts seeks a Bankruptcy Docket Clerk for the Southern District of Iowa. The role is based in Des Moines and involves docketing, maintaining case information, and guiding cases through disposition under internal controls and rules. Strong writing and verbal skills are required.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, attention to procedural steps, and the ability to work under pressure with a team. Federal court experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Paralegal certificate or associate’s degree in a related area is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Docket, maintain, and process case information.
• Manage progression of cases to final disposition per procedures.
• Review filed documents for conformity and docket appropriate entries.
• Make court user entries on the docket for certain documents and proceedings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate or Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

The United States Courts seeks a Bankruptcy Docket Clerk for the Southern District of Iowa. The role is based in Des Moines and involves docketing, maintaining case information, and guiding cases through disposition under internal controls and rules. Strong writing and verbal skills are required.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, attention to procedural steps, and the ability to work under pressure with a team. Federal court experience is helpful but not required.