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U.S. Courts

Case Administrator

U.S. Courts, Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110

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The Case Administrator performs a variety of tasks to support the court's functions. Case administrators rely on the court's automated system (Case Management/Electronic Filing System (CM/ECF)) to maintain and process case information and manage the progression of civil and criminal cases and related proceedings from opening to final disposition. Case administrators communicate regularly with court staff, attorneys, and others in person, via phone and by email regarding case related matters.

Pay is only part of the generous total compensation package you will receive while working for the federal Judiciary. We offer employees a diverse group of benefit programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

The successful applicant must have two years of general experience, defined as: progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience, such as that obtained in law firms, legal offices, financial institutions, educational facilities, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations; experience working in web-based environments; and data entry skills involving the use of automation and specialized terminology.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate that he or she can apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws to a given scenario, and he or she must have the ability to apply concepts to determine the appropriate action to be taken.

The successful applicant must have excellent computer skills with a demonstrated history of accuracy and quality assurance, and he or she must possess excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.

Because this position involves communication by phone, by email, and in person with the public, chambers staff, and other court users, the successful applicant must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Finally, the successful applicant must be self-motivated and dependable; possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, team building, and analytical skills; possess tact, good judgment, and initiative; be able to process a high volume of documents and prioritize and complete multiple tasks on a daily basis; work harmoniously in a team environment to meet the court's needs; and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or completion of a paralegal certificate is highly preferred.

Prior experience with a federal or state court and/or familiarity with electronic case filing, especially the court's automated system, is highly desirable.

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