Assistant Case Manager

Notice of Career Opportunity

United States District Court

Eastern District of Missouri

Posting Date: January 9, 2026
Vacancy Number: ACM-0126
Position Title: Assistant Case Manager I
Starting Salary: CL 24- $45,832-$74,498 CL 25 $50,613 - $82,301 with promotion potential to Assistant Case Manager II CL 26 $55,205 - $89,702 Classification dependent on experience without further competition

Position Location: St. Louis, MO
Closing Date: Open until filled – applications will be considered as they are received

Position Summary
The position is located in the District Court headquarters office in St. Louis, MO. The Assistant Case Manager I position operates in a team environment and must handle all aspects of judicial support. Duties include docketing, case management of civil and criminal cases, prepare reports, electronic court recording and courtroom support. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Summary of Representative Duties and Responsibilities

• Docketing - Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings on the docket, ensuring that all automated entries are appropriately linked for proper case management.
• Courtroom Coverage - When assigned, attends court sessions and conferences. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of all necessary participants, managing exhibits and coordinating juror support for trials.
• Communication and Coordination - Acts as liaison among the clerk’s office, the bar, pro se litigants and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently.
• Reporting - Maintains a courtroom time sheet with entries for each event, hearing or trial assigned to cover. Create case management reports to monitor deadlines and prepare for courtroom activity.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Educational Requirements

Excellent communication and organizational skills are required; computer experience is essential. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team. Prior paralegal and/or court experience with knowledge of legal terminology is preferred. The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to a variety of duties is necessary. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate with a minimum of one year of specialized legal experience equivalent to work at a CL-23 level.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off Program

Eleven Paid Holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Defined Contribution Plan (TSP) with Employer Match Long‐Term Care Insurance

Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

Parking/Commuter Benefit Program

Employee Assistance Program Work Life Services

Virtual Judiciary Online University

Position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for net pay. Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments (not civil service). Excepted appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause

Background Investigation Requirements

The selectee considered for this position is required to undergo an FBI Background Check and/or Investigation and social media inquiry as a condition of employment. The selectee may be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon favorable suitability determination of the background investigation

Application Procedure and Information

Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Appointment is contingent upon providing proof of United States citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. Applicants may be asked to participate in proficiency tests.

Qualified persons are invited to submit:

• a letter of application,
• current résumé,
• completed application for judicial branch employment, form AO-78 (available at http://www.uscourts.gov/forms/AO078.pdf )
• contact information for three professional references.

Application materials may be submitted via e-mail to the following address: Moed_employment@moed.uscourts.gov

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Clerk of Court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without re-posting the position. Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct, which is available to applicants for review upon request

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,835.00 - $82,301.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person