Docketing Technician (Office Automation)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida is hiring for a GS-7 level position requiring at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level and a typing proficiency of 40 words per minute. Duties include maintaining automated docketing records, analyzing data with databases, and reviewing case files for accuracy.

Candidates must be able to respond to inquiries, explain docketing procedures, and resolve system or processing problems, as described in the

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required at GS-7 level (GS-5 equivalent) in federal service.
• Typing proficiency of 40 words per minute with a 5-minute sample and ≤3 errors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automated docketing records and ensure accuracy.
• Use databases and office-automation software to analyze data and prepare reports or legal materials.
• Review case files to identify, research, and correct missing or inaccurate information.
• Respond to case inquiries, explain docketing procedures, and resolve system or processing problems.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Tools

Office-automation software

Job description

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.

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:

1. Maintaining automated docketing records and ensuring their accuracy and completeness;
2. Using databases and office-automation software to analyze data and prepare reports or legal materials;
3. Reviewing case files to identify, research, and correct missing or inaccurate information;
4. 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).