Case Administrator

United States Courts; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Courts seek a Case Administrator to manage bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings from opening through final disposition using the CM/ECF system.

Duties include reviewing documents for conformance with federal and local rules, collecting filing fees, issuing notices and processing orders, and generating reports on docket progression. The role opens cases, docketing pleadings and orders, and coordinating with judges, court staff, attorneys, trustees, and other filers.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented with strong accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review documents for conformity with federal and local rules.
• Collect filing fees and process orders.
• Open cases and docket subsequent pleadings and orders; docket entries.
• Generate reports to monitor progression of cases and ensure efficient movement of cases.
• Coordinate with judges, court staff, attorneys, trustees, and other filers regarding case-related matters.

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 casesand 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.