Federal Court Case Manager - Houston

U.S. Courts, Southern District of Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Courts, Southern District of Texas in Houston seeks a Case Manager for District Judge Nicholas Ganjei. The role oversees calendaring, filings, and courtroom coordination to ensure smooth case progression. Responsibilities include managing schedules, hearings, trial logistics, and transcript preparation.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and prior judicial support/case management experience. The position requires willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed. EEO employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience in Judicial Support Specialist program preferred.
• Specialized clerical/administrative experience with regulatory procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the judge's calendar, deadlines, and filings.
• Serve as primary information source on scheduling conferences and hearings.
• Organize exhibits and operate electronic evidence presentation systems.
• Attend court sessions and assist with orderly proceedings.
• Take notes and prepare minute entries electronically.
• Assist with jury selection and keep records of jury attendance.
• Answer inquiries from parties and the public and obtain transcripts.
• Docket pleadings, judgments, and minutes per local policy.

Skills

Case management

Judicial support

Calendaring

Electronic evidence

Courtroom logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Email

Calendaring software

Automated court systems

Job description

U.S. Courts, Southern District of Texas in Houston seeks a Case Manager for District Judge Nicholas Ganjei. The role oversees calendaring, filings, and courtroom coordination to ensure smooth case progression. Responsibilities include managing schedules, hearings, trial logistics, and transcript preparation.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and prior judicial support/case management experience. The position requires willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed. EEO employer.