• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-years general clerical experience and one-year progressively responsible clerical experience in a professional office environment (such as legal, banking, accounting, medical).
• Fast and accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Word experience and experience working in a Windows environment.
• Ability to process a large quantity of work quickly and efficiently with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve a common goal.
• Proven automation and technology proficiency with a working knowledge of database applications.

Employees of the Clerk’s Office of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit are not included in the government’s civil service classification. They are, however, entitled to similar benefits as other federal employees. These include:

• 13 days paid vacation per year for the first three years of employment
• 20 days paid vacation per year after three years of employment
• 26 days paid vacation per year after 15 years of employment
• 13 days paid sick leave per year
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year (plus Mardi Gras)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (including government Thrift Savings Plan similar to 401K plan with matching funds)
• Choice of medical, dental, and vision coverage from a wide variety of plans
• Pretax flexible spending account programs
• Life insurance options
• Paid off-site parking, subject to availability of funds
• On-site exercise facility

When computing employee leave and retirement benefits, time in service with other federal agencies, as well as time for certain prior military service may be taken into consideration. Additional information regarding federal judiciary employee benefits and compensation can be found on the U.S. Courts website .

Qualified applicants interested in this position must submit a single PDF containing the following:

• Cover letter, and
• AO78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment. The AO78 application form can be obtained from the Fifth Circuit website .

Application packages must be emailed to Clerk_HR@ca5.uscourts.gov (Please reference “Case Management Clerk 5-2026” in the subject line). Applications that are not submitted as a single PDF or are incomplete will not be considered.

Internal applicants need only submit a letter of interest detailing how they meet the qualifications for the position.

Qualified applicants chosen for consideration are subject to applicable skill testing that may include, but is not limited to, writing, spelling, grammar, Microsoft Word, Windows, and data entry.