Lead Case Administration & Docketing Specialist

United States Courts; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Western District Court in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a Case Administration Team Leader to oversee case processing from opening to disposition. The role involves supervising a team of case processing clerks, ensuring quality and procedural accuracy, and handling intake, fees, and records requests.

The position requires coordinating daily work, managing leave, and providing training and performance feedback.

Qualifications

• An associate or bachelor’s degree is highly desirable; equivalent specialized experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• High ethical standards and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and interact tactfully with attorneys and individuals within the court.
• Proficiency in CM/ECF and common office software.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and file documents, ensuring conformity with court rules and requirements.
• Open criminal cases from initiating documents, review attorney-opened civil cases, enter docket summaries, and perform quality control in CM/ECF.
• Answer inquiries regarding case status, court procedures, and records searches for the public, chambers, and court staff.
• Maintain supervisory presence by scheduling, assigning, and monitoring daily work; manage leave and coverage.
• Conduct regular quality control checks on docketing and case administration work; track performance data and report findings.

Skills

Legal docketing

CM/ECF

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Ethical standards

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree desirable

Tools

CM/ECF

Microsoft Office

Job description

Missouri Western District Court in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a Case Administration Team Leader to oversee case processing from opening to disposition. The role involves supervising a team of case processing clerks, ensuring quality and procedural accuracy, and handling intake, fees, and records requests.

The position requires coordinating daily work, managing leave, and providing training and performance feedback.