Case Processing Specialist
Qualification
- strong oral communication skills, the ability to communicate clearly to individuals within and outside the court unit, and answer procedural questions without providing legal advice;
- attention to detail;
- proficiency in Windows Operating Systems, all Windows Office applications;
- CM / ECF experience;
- strong organizational skills and ability to apply a body of rules, regulations or laws;
- must be a high school graduate (Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred);
- 2-5 years direct experience dealing with the public (customer service);
- possess at least 2 years legal or related clerical experience which required the application of procedures involving the use of legal terminology;
- knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil, Criminal, and Appellate Procedure is preferred.
Benefits
The following benefits are available for this position :
- 11 Paid Holidays each calendar year
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Insurance Plans : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Care, Long-Term Disability and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Thrift Savings Plan (401k) (with up to 5% employer matching contributions)
Miscellaneous
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be subject to an FBI background check. Employment will be considered provisional until the FBI background check is completed.
The court is not authorized to reimburse expenses for relocation. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement. The Western District of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the work place.
Selectee must pass a background check and be a United States citizen or meet Appropriations Act citizenship requirements for federal employment.
For non-U.S. citizens, please visit the website.
Court employees must adhere to all Judicial Conference regulations, must follow the policies outlined in the Guide to Judicial Policy, and are bound by the ethical standards established by the Chief Judge and the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
The U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts and Probation and Pretrial Services Office are part of the federal judiciary.