Court Case Administrator - Docketing & Records

United States Courts; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

The United States Courts in Paducah, KY seeks a Case Administrator to support the Clerk’s Office with docketing, filing, and managing court records in accordance with federal and local rules. The role includes assisting the public and handling electronic and paper files.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma, 3 years of general experience, CM/ECF familiarity, and strong organizational and communication skills suitable for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• General clerical experience indicating ability to perform case administration duties.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of federal/local court rules and procedures helpful.

Responsibilities

• Make summary entries of documents and perform quality control on attorney-docketed entries.
• Open cases in CM/ECF upon receipt of initiating documents and close cases on terminating documents.
• Scan, create PDFs, enter data, and upload documents into CM/ECF to maintain electronic files.
• Assist the public with electronic and paper files and provide basic information.
• Handle mail processing and ensure timely processing of restitution checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Legal terminology

Automated systems

Deadlines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CM/ECF

Job description

The United States Courts in Paducah, KY seeks a Case Administrator to support the Clerk’s Office with docketing, filing, and managing court records in accordance with federal and local rules. The role includes assisting the public and handling electronic and paper files.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma, 3 years of general experience, CM/ECF familiarity, and strong organizational and communication skills suitable for a fast-paced environment.