Job opening: Case Manager
Salary: $43 149 - 85 794 per year
Published at: Jul 23 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Case Manager or Case Manager Trainee to process new cases on appeal from the district court and administrative agencies. The Clerk's Office supports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Duties
Receives and processes new cases on appeal from the district court and administrative agencies.
Maintains the official case events summary on the automated court docket.
Reviews pleadings to ensure compliance with the court's rules; accurately enters information into the automated case management system; prepares procedural and scheduling orders; monitors briefing and other due dates.
Responds to inquiries from chambers, court staff, counsel, and the public.
Ensures the integrity and quality of case-related databases.
Qualifications
The applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent. A successful candidate must possess excellent automation and analytical skills. Computer literacy and good communication and typing skills are essential. A minimum of two years general experience is required for appointment at the CL-23 level. General experience consists of progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates the possession of, or ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Appointment at the CL-24 or CL-25 level also requires at least one-year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service. Specialized experience includes use of automation skills and the demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Candidates with two or more years or prior case management experience may qualify for appointment at the CL-25 level.
Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience on the basis of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of general experience. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience because operational court support positions require hands-on experience to be credited as specialized experience.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Contacts
- Address US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
601 Market Street
22409 U.S. Courthouse
Philadelphia, PA 19106
US
- Name: Human Resources
- Email: [email protected]
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