Our case administrators are the "face" of the Court to much of the public and attorneys who practice in the Court. Individuals join this entry level staff position and train on the job. The employee performs various functions and assists in maintaining and processing case information and assists in managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition. Work is performed in an office setting. Some lifting may be required. Occasional travel in the District may be required. Click here to view a brief video about case administrators.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Answer and route incoming calls and provide case and general procedural information to attorneys, pro-se litigants, the public and others. Assist the public in use of computerized databases. Provide forms or copies via mail or e-mail as required.

Scan documents, pickup, sort and process mail, records management, which includes filing, archiving, and maintaining court files.

Receive and review incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate local and/or federal procedural rules. Ensure data quality.

Check for prior or prohibited filing. Monitor for release of exhibits and sealed documents. Verify and issue summons, subpoenas, writs of garnishment/execution. Verify attorney's authority to practice

Sort, classify, and file case records. Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys and public. Certify court documents.

Create, process and open new cases. Assign case numbers to judges and/or magistrate judges on a random basis. Open cases in case management system. Docket initial opening events.

Prepare basic correspondence in response to general inquiries from attorneys pro se litigants and prisoners. Inform customers of required fees.

Prepare, ship, and retrieve records from the appropriate Federal Records Center.

Operate a variety of copying and records equipment. Assist the public in use of computerized databases.

May record court proceedings using electronic sound recording equipment and create electronic log notes of proceedings. May be required to play back proceedings. May need to ensure in advance that electronic sound recording equipment is in working order and notify information technology staff regarding needed maintenance and/or repairs.

Provide backup coverage for team members and other departments, as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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