The Intake Deputy Clerk performs a variety of duties, including receiving, reviewing, and filing documents and maintaining court files in compliance with federal and local rules and procedures. The incumbent performs customer service and cashier duties, provides procedural information, and collects court fees. The Intake Deputy Clerk also performs initial case docketing. A position description, which provides additional information, is available upon request.
The incumbent acts as receptionist; files documents and collects appropriate fees and furnishes information to the general public, members of the bar, and other parties involved in bankruptcy cases over the telephone, in writing and at the front counter; operates a variety of copying and records equipment; ensure data quality; scan, copy, file pick up, sort and process mail; maintain the mail meter and meter log; inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts; accept appropriate documents; assign case numbers, open cases in the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) database and dockets initial case opening events.
Candidates must be computer literate. Skill in use of the Internet is required for review of documents submitted electronically through the Electronic Case Files (ECF) method. Skill in Microsoft Outlook, or other comparable email system, and Microsoft Word is preferred. Legal related experience also is preferred. Preferred Skills: Prior experience in a federal or state court environment. Familiarity with bankruptcy law, procedures, and terminology.
Experience with electronic filing systems and case management databases. Skill in Microsoft Outlook, or other comparable email system, and Microsoft Word.
A high school diploma or equivalent. Educational Substitutions: Education above the high school level in accredited institutions may be substituted for required experience.
Judicial employees are entitled to benefits (https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits) that include: paid annual and sick leave, eleven paid holidays per year, health and life insurance, a flexible benefits program, Thrift Savings Plan, participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System, flexible work schedule, and a professional work environment.
Beverly_Gallagher@vaeb.uscourts.gov
This position is with U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.
The posted pay range is $40946 – $66606/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-06-25.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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