Docketing Technician (Office Automation)

United States Attorneys' Offices; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida is seeking a Docketing Technician (Office Automation) to support docketing and complex legal report development using case-tracking systems across Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Miami, and West Palm Beach. The role emphasizes confidentiality and accurate data handling in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining docketing records, producing legal documents, and assisting AUSAs with data analysis

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in docketing in the federal or comparable environment.
• Experience using databases and office-automation software to analyze data and prepare materials.
• Ability to review case files and correct missing or inaccurate information.
• Ability to respond to inquiries and explain docketing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and extracts data from automated docketing databases and systems.
• Assists in troubleshooting systemic problems and recommending solutions.
• Provides legal support services to AUSAs.
• Produces a variety of written documents using office automation applications.
• Exercises confidentiality, tact, discretion and judgment in determining what information may be released.

Skills

Docketing systems

Data analysis

Office automation

Legal support experience

Job description

Summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida's mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government that are administratively uncollectible.

Summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida's mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government that are administratively uncollectible.

Duties

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This Docketing Technician (Office Automation) performs docketing and complex legal report development using computerized case tracking and record-keeping systems in the United States Attorneys Office (USAO).

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Docketing Technician (Office Automation) support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Fort Pierce, Florida; Miami, Florida; West Palm Beach, Florida, focusing in the areas of legal support.

Typical Work Assignments Will Include

• Maintains and extracts data from automated docketing databases and systems.
• Assists in troubleshooting systemic problems and recommending solutions.
• Provides legal support services to AUSAs.
• Produces a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office automation applications.
• Exercises confidentiality, tact, discretion and judgment in determining what information may be properly released.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• A probationary period may be required.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• As needed, additional selections may be made using this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

To Qualify At The GS-7 Level, You Must Possess

Specialized Experience:

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below:

• Maintaining automated docketing records and ensuring their accuracy and completeness;
• Using databases and office-automation software to analyze data and prepare reports or legal materials;
• Reviewing case files to identify, research, and correct missing or inaccurate information;
• Responding to case inquiries, explaining docketing procedures, and resolving system or processing problems.

Typing Proficiency:

To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required)

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is also being announced to applicants under Merit Staffing procedures under 27-FLS-13055900-ST

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Background Investigation:

To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Justice requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a clearance as a condition of placement in this Moderate Risk position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility, click here.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. Additional information about CTAP eligibility, click here.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments: Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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