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    Civil Docket Clerk - New York, United States - New York Southern District Court

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    Description

    Qualification

    Applicants must be high school graduate, or equivalent. To qualify for the CL-25 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to work at the CL-24 level. Excellent customer service skills are required along with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Applicants must be able to type at least 50 words per minute. A college degree, word processing experience and knowledge of legal terminology are all highly desirable qualifications. Internal applicants who are permanent employees must be in their current position for one year to apply.

    General Experience

    Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Court Operations: Knowledge of or the ability to learn court operations, functions, and organizational structure. Basic understanding of court documents such as orders, appearance bonds and judgments. Ability to use the court automated case management system in order to obtain or research information needed to perform financial duties.
  • Information Technology and Automation: Knowledge and skill in the use of automated equipment including MS Outlook, Word and Excel applications, as well as financial and accounting systems. The applicant is expected to use multiple web-based applications and maintain judiciary privacy and security requirements.
  • Judgement and Ethics: Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment, maintain court confidentiality and security requirements, and comply with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
  • Written and Oral Communication: Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) to individuals and groups to provide financial information and reports in understandable format. Ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service and resolving difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures. Ability to provide and exchange accurate and timely information with individuals within and outside the court.
  • Information Technology and Automation: Knowledge and skill in the use of automated equipment including MS Outlook, Word and Excel applications, as well as financial and accounting systems. The applicant is expected to use multiple web-based applications and maintain judiciary privacy and security requirements.
  • Judgement and Ethics: Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment, maintain court confidentiality and security requirements, and comply with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
  • Written and Oral Communication: Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) to individuals and groups to provide financial information and reports in understandable format. Ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service and resolving difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures. Ability to provide and exchange accurate and timely information with individuals within and outside the court
  • Specialized Experience

    Progressively responsible experience requiring the regular and recurring application of case management procedures involving the selective use of computer skills and use of specialized terminology, and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or personnel/payroll operations. *Specialized work experience attained in other governmental and private sector positions may be creditable, but that experience must be evaluated to determine whether the level of experience is equivalent to work at the specified CL. All internal applicants requesting review of work experience outside the federal judiciary as part of the qualification process, please contact Human Resources.

    Benefits

  • Paid Annual & Sick Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Employer subsidized Health Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Vision/Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits Plan (FERS)
  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit Subsidy Program (pursuant to eligibility requirements)
  • Onsite fitness center
  • Pre-tax benefit programs
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Miscellaneous

    (Starting salary for non-Federal employees: $56,351 – $70,448 depending on work experience qualifications)

    Conditions of Employment: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. In order to be compensated with appropriated funds for a position within the continental United States, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizen, (2) Lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) who is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B).

    Note: Some noncitizen applicants who are permanent residents may not yet be eligible to apply for citizenship at the time they begin. Such individuals may still lawfully be employed if they provide an affidavit indicating that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.

    Employees of the United States District Court are not included in the government's Civil Service classification and are at-will employees. All employees, interns and volunteers are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees available for public review on the website.

    The successful candidate for this position is subject to a background check. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay.

    *All internal applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application. If confirmation is not received within two days after the vacancy closes, please contact Human Resources.

    The Southern District of New York values diversity and is committed to inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and seek a diverse pool of applicants.


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