The Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin is seeking enthusiastic, customer service focused individuals to join our team as Case Administrators.

Duties

These positions are located in the Milwaukee Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court. Case Administrators perform a variety of duties and are responsible for maintaining the official case record and processing case information in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. They serve as an initial contact in the Clerk's Office for the general public, litigants, and attorneys, and, as such, perform customer service, cashier duties, and provide procedural information. Case Administrators are also responsible for receiving, reviewing, scanning, and filing documents, and maintaining files in compliance with federal and local rules and procedures. One case administrator position will be on a track to assume courtroom responsibilities including scheduling and attending court proceedings, managing the courtroom, taking minutes, organizing exhibits, and operating courtroom technology. One case administrator position will be on a track to assume jury management responsibilities including ensuring efficient and fair operations related to the selection, qualification, summoning, orientation, and payment of jurors for petit and/or grand juries. Responsibilities Assign case numbers, open cases in the case management system, and docket initial case opening events. Maintain integrity of the filing system by monitoring proper access to records and maintaining timely and accurate filing of documents. Electronically file pleadings, notices, minutes, decisions and orders, and judgments. Perform quality assurance checks on electronically filed documents. Retrieve files, scan documents, and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others. Certify court documents. Provide frontline customer service at the Clerk's Office front counter. Answer and route incoming calls and assist the public in the use of computerized databases. Provide basic procedural information to the public, the bar, and the court. Inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts. Secure funds in cash register, balance cash drawer at the end of the day, and process credit card payments for filed documents. Receive and file incoming documents and assist with the maintenance of court files. Check for prior or prohibited filing. Verify and issue summons. Verify attorney's authority to practice. Process prisoner form requests. Perform case management duties to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all documents and proceedings in the court's automated electronic filing system (CM/ECF). Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in progressively responsible administrative, technical or professional positions, preferably in a court or legal setting. Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Advanced skill in written and oral communications, including the writing, editing, and proofreading of documents. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, court rules, policies, and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with a variety of individuals and agencies. Skill in administrative matters--file maintenance, record keeping, and reporting.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Contacts

• Address US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin 517 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]