Case Administrator I/II

Kentucky Eastern Bankruptcy Court; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

United States Courts in Lexington, KY is seeking a Case Administrator to manage case progression from opening to final disposition using the CM/ECF system. You will docket, issue forms, serve notices, and answer public inquiries about court procedures and case status.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong computer skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Travel and relocation are not reimbursed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with at least two years of specialized experience.
• Exceptional computer skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Dependable, detail oriented, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills due to frequent contact with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage progression of cases from opening to final disposition in CM/ECF.
• Receive/review documents for conformity with rules and take action.
• Open new cases, docket, issue forms/notices, and serve pleadings.
• Monitor case progression and ensure required procedural steps are completed.
• Provide answers to public inquiries about procedures and case status.
• Assist with courtroom support and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CM/ECF proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CM/ECF system

Job description

Overview of the Position The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is accepting applications for the position of Case Administrator. The position is based in the Lexington, KY office. This position will report to the Operations Manager.

• Responsible for managing the progression of cases and adversary proceedings from opening to final disposition by maintaining official case records in the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) automated system
• Receive and review incoming documents for conformity with applicable rules and procedures and taking appropriate action as needed
• Administer cases, including opening new cases, preparing and issuing forms and notices, and docketing and serving orders and notices and other pleadings
• Monitor case progression including the completion of required procedural steps
• Perform necessary quality assurance
• Provide answers to public inquiries regarding court procedures, case status, and filing using the court’s CM/ECF system
• Assist with courtroom support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Employees must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available to applicants to review upon request.

The successful candidate for the position is subject to a background clearance which includes fingerprinting.

All court employees are at will, and therefore the selected candidate may be removed from this position at any time and for any or no reason.

General Experience

Applicants must be a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum of two years specialized experience. Applicants must possess exceptional computer skills and the ability to follow instructions and procedures. Applicants must be team players who are dependable, detail oriented, and able to work in a multitasking and fast-paced environment with a demand for accuracy and quality assurance. Position encompasses a great deal of responsibility and requires mature, self-motivated person with a professional attitude. Applicants must possess exceptional communication skills as frequent contact with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the judiciary is required.

Specialized Experience

Employee Benefits

The actual pay level will be established on the basis of the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience in accordance with the Court Personnel System of the U.S. Courts. The position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive Civil Service. Other federal government benefits (e.g., leave, holidays, life and health insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement benefits) are applicable. The position also is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation of net pay.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Kentucky has adopted an EEO/Employment Dispute Resolution Plan.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time, or withdraw it, without prior notice. Travel to interview and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.