Case Administrator

United States Courts; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts in Brunswick, GA seeks a Case Administrator to manage bankruptcy case progression from opening to disposition using CM/ECF and to maintain official records. The role includes reviewing filings, docketing entries, and ensuring compliance with federal and local rules.

The incumbent will coordinate with judges, court staff, attorneys, trustees, and filers, handle fee collection and notices, and generate reports to monitor case flow and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review filings for conformity with federal and local rules.
• Collect filing fees and issue notices.
• Process orders and generate reports on case progression.
• Open cases and docket subsequent pleadings and orders.
• Discharge and close cases; perform quality control of documents.
• Communicate with judges, court staff, attorneys, trustees, and filers.

Job description

Overview of the Position Case Administrators manage the progression of bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings from opening to final disposition and maintain official case records in the court’s automated system, Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF). Representative duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing incoming documents for conformity with federal and local rules; collecting appropriate filing fees; issuing notices and processing orders; generating reports to monitor the progression of cases and ensure the efficient movement of cases; making timely and accurate entries on the docket; opening cases and docketing subsequent pleadings and orders; discharging and closing cases; and performing quality control of documents. The incumbent communicates regularly with judges, court staff, attorneys, trustees, and other filers regarding case-related matters, and handles other duties as assigned.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.