Court Case Initiation & Records Specialist

United States Courts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (13-26 days)

Sick leave (13 days)

Holidays (11 days)

Thrift Savings Plan

Pre-tax programs

Transportation subsidy

Job summary

United States Courts in the Southern District of California seeks a Case Administrator I to support case initiation, docketing, and records management. You will review incoming court documents for conformity with federal and local rules and assist customers with procedural information.

The role involves opening cases, assigning numbers, maintaining filing integrity, and preparing materials for review by chambers. Strong communication and data entry skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in clerical or administrative work applying rules and procedures.
• Proficient use of word processing, databases and related software.
• Experience in settings like law firms, banks or government offices.

Responsibilities

• Helps customers at the Intake window, accepts documents and informs about fees.
• Assigns case numbers and opens cases in case management system with initiatory docs.
• Maintains and certifies court documents and ensures correct docket entries.
• Prepares and routes documents to chambers; reviews for conforming rules.
• Receives, reviews and files documents; notifies parties of discrepancies.
• Enters Speedy Trial Act data and other required information.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Verbal & written comms

Job description

United States Courts in the Southern District of California seeks a Case Administrator I to support case initiation, docketing, and records management. You will review incoming court documents for conformity with federal and local rules and assist customers with procedural information.

The role involves opening cases, assigning numbers, maintaining filing integrity, and preparing materials for review by chambers. Strong communication and data entry skills are essential for success.