Case Administrator
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - NO. 18-03
Position: Case Administrator
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Salary Range: $36,645 to $79,617 (CL 24-27)
Based on Qualifications and Judiciary Policy
Opening Date: September 28, 2018
Closing Date: October 22, 2018
The Clerk’s Office of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is accepting resumes for the position of Case Administrator in Lexington, Kentucky.
Position Overview
The Case Administrator receives and reviews new case filings and manages the progression of cases in accordance with approved internal controls and procedures. The Case Administrator serves as records and reproduction clerk and/or case initiation clerk, performs customer service and cashier duties collecting fees as appropriate, and acts as a liaison between the court, counsel, litigants, the public, and court-related agencies to furnish information within and outside the court. The Case Administrator is responsible for telephone coverage and other general duties as required and reports to the Operations Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with two years of general clerical or administrative experience and one year of specialized work experience in government or private sector, which provided a thorough understanding of office administrative procedures, automated records-keeping systems and organization of a high volume of paper flow. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for general work experience. Applicants should have general computer skills including a working knowledge of Windows and Adobe Acrobat. Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must also have a demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws with accuracy.
Conditions of Employment
The position is an excepted appointment subject to a background investigation, and all appointments are provisional upon a favorable suitability determination. The position is eligible for federal benefits. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Employees of the U.S. District Court are "at-will" employees. All appointments are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
Application Procedures and Additional Information
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and salary history to: hr@kyed.uscourts.gov.
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time, or withdraw it, without prior notice. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. Travel to interview and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.