Docketing Specialist – Legal Case Management

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts seeks candidates for three federal qualification tracks (GS-05, GS-06, GS-07) requiring specialized experience or education and a typing skill assessment.

The role focuses on clerical and legal data handling within federal case files and automated databases, with emphasis on accuracy and proper docketing. Applicants must meet the respective specialized experience criteria or education substitutions, and be prepared to document transcripts.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience and/or education requirements per GS level must be demonstrated.
• Typing or data-entry speed is part of qualification language in postings.

Responsibilities

• Update and retrieve legal information from case files and automated databases.
• Research legal sources and case records to obtain and verify information.
• Review reports to identify recurring errors, inconsistencies, and missing information.
• Examine legal documents and case records to identify and correct errors.
• Use automated systems to prepare legal reports, documents, correspondence, and related materials.

Job description

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts seeks candidates for three federal qualification tracks (GS-05, GS-06, GS-07) requiring specialized experience or education and a typing skill assessment.

The role focuses on clerical and legal data handling within federal case files and automated databases, with emphasis on accuracy and proper docketing. Applicants must meet the respective specialized experience criteria or education substitutions, and be prepared to document transcripts.