Job Details for Docket Clerk
| Court Name/Organization: | Massachusetts District Court |
| Overview of the Position: | The Docket Clerk performs docketing and noticing, maintains and monitors the completion of required procedural steps, prepares case documents for appeal, reviews filed documents to determine conformity and takes appropriate action, ensures that all orders and automated entries are appropriately and accurately docketed. The Docket Clerk ensures the accuracy and completeness of the information entered into the CM/ECF database through quality control. The job requires a significant level of knowledge regarding court operations. Docket Clerks at the higher classification level perform work requiring a higher level of knowledge and greater complexity regarding court operations. |
| Location: | Boston, MA |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 05/10/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | CL 24 - CL 25 |
| Salary: | $49,044 - $88,077 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/human-resources/emp-home.htm |
| Announcement Number: | 24-08 |
Position Description
- Reviews/identifies/researches/ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of data entered into the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) database
- Manages and maintains case records
- Prepares/analyzes daily docket activity report
- Scans and converts documents into image files; reviews/ensures the accuracy of documents and entries on the docket; ensures entries are appropriately linked and that the image matches the docketed event
- Assists customers with electronic filing and case information inquiries
- Tests new procedures and processes to provide necessary feedback
- Audits cases for closing and checks the docket to ensure all necessary documents are entered and deadlines are met
- Generates notices related to case events
- Prepares notification of deficiencies regarding documents
- Processes orders in a timely manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. One year or more of specialized experience, which is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical or administrative procedures that demonstrates the candidate has the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involves the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation.
- Skill in the use of automation systems, including knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office software, and Windows
- Ability to manage multiple tasks within a tight time schedule;
- Ability to communicate information accurately and in a timely manner to individuals within and outside the judiciary
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to public service
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or meet the exceptions to the statutory restrictions on hiring non-citizens to work in the federal government in the continental United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency and knowledge in CM/ECF.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience working in a state or federal court.
- FBI Background
Benefits
A generous benefits package is available and includes the following:
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), which includes the Thrift Savings Plan, a 401K style retirement savings program with employer matching and automatic contributions
- Health benefits under the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
- Dental and Vision insurance options under the Federal Employees Vision and Dental Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
- Flexible Benefits Program
- Life insurance benefits under the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)
- Transit Subsidy Program.
How To Apply
Consideration will only be given to those that apply through the court’s online applicant tracking system. To view openings and to apply, visit our applicant tracking system.
Applicants must submit the following:
- A cover letter of interest indicating why you are interested in this position and what best qualifies you
- A current resume
- A list of three professional references and their current contact information; and,
- A completed AO-78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (submitted via applicant system)
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.