Court Operations Assistant Case Manager I

United States Courts; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 49,361 - 88,366; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (TSP)

Work Life Services

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Care Insurance

Virtual Judiciary Online University

Job summary

United States Courts in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks an Assistant Case Manager I (Divisional Office) to support civil and criminal caseloads, docketing, and courtroom operations. You will assist with digital court recording, jury administration, intake, and event coordination in a team environment.

Qualifications include strong communication, organizational skills, and computer proficiency; a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification is preferred, with at least one year of specialized legal

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Knowledge of computers and computer related equipment is essential.
• Prior court or legal experience is preferred with an ability to comprehend legal terminology.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to a variety of duties.

Responsibilities

• Docketing - Make summary entries on the docket with proper linking for case management.
• Courtroom Coverage - Attend sessions, set up the courtroom, manage exhibits, and coordinate juror support.
• Communication and Coordination - Liaise among the clerk's office, the bar, pro se litigants and the judge.
• Reporting – Create courtroom minute entries and case management reports to monitor deadlines.
• Information Technology – Operate electronic evidence presentation and video conferencing equipment.
• Intake – Open and quality control cases, process payments, maintain logs and supplies.
• Jury Administration – Enter juror questionnaires, prepare letters, orient jurors, and manage juror lists.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Computers literacy

Legal terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

United States Courts in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks an Assistant Case Manager I (Divisional Office) to support civil and criminal caseloads, docketing, and courtroom operations. You will assist with digital court recording, jury administration, intake, and event coordination in a team environment.

Qualifications include strong communication, organizational skills, and computer proficiency; a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification is preferred, with at least one year of specialized legal