Representative Duties

• Assist in the receipt and review of incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements. Route electronic and paper documents to the proper offices, and/or staff, after acceptance.
• Assist in the collection of appropriate fees.
• Open new appeals and maintain the court’s docket by entering documents, proceedings, notices, orders, and opinions into its case management system.
• Act as receptionist and provide information to a wide variety of people within and outside the court.
• Record and assist with the orderly flow of judicial proceedings using both in-person and remote courtroom technology.
• Accurately sort, classify, and file case records, and maintain the integrity of the filing system.
• Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others.
• Assist in the preparation and shipping of records to the appropriate Federal Records Center and retrieve records from centers when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the position of Generalist Clerk, the applicant must possess a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in an accepted field of academic study.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the use of PCs and software applications, including Zoom video-conferencing technology.
• Proven ability to solve problems, think independently, and work cooperatively in a team/office environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits include eleven paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (401k), Benefits also include optional participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI), Flexible Benefits Program, and Dental and Vision Insurance. Limited telework options are available. Information can be found on the court’s website under Human Resources.

Representative Duties

• Assist in the receipt and review of incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements. Route electronic and paper documents to the proper offices, and/or staff, after acceptance.
• Assist in the collection of appropriate fees.
• Open new appeals and maintain the court’s docket by entering documents, proceedings, notices, orders, and opinions into its case management system.
• Act as receptionist and provide information to a wide variety of people within and outside the court.
• Record and assist with the orderly flow of judicial proceedings using both in-person and remote courtroom technology.
• Accurately sort, classify, and file case records, and maintain the integrity of the filing system.
• Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others.
• Assist in the preparation and shipping of records to the appropriate Federal Records Center and retrieve records from centers when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Consideration will only be given to those individuals who apply through the court’s online applicant tracking system and provide a resume and cover letter.

Applications must be received by May 31, 2026. Due to the anticipated large response to this announcement, only those interviewed will be notified of the selection outcome. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without written notice to applicants. Travel expenses for interviews cannot be reimbursed.

The selectee for this position is subject to a criminal record check and satisfactory adjudication by the employing office to be eligible for employment. Candidates will not be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Candidates completing the AO 78 are not required to complete questions 19-21 regarding criminal history until a conditional job offer is extended. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying. All available information, past and present, favorable and unfavorable, about the reliability and trustworthiness of an individual will be considered when making an employment suitability determination. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individual’s date of hire.

Pursuant to the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, selection is contingent upon providing proof of being legally eligible to work in and for the United States. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.