Court Services Clerk ID- 11143

The United States District Court for the Northern District of New York is recruiting for a Court Services Clerk to join its Clerk’s Office team in Albany or Syracuse, NY. This position reports to the Operations Manager. The Court Services Clerk position performs various operational and administrative functions and works in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting.

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Remote Phone Job, $50/hr, College Student, Night Shift
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Data Entry, $50/hr, Night Job, No Degree, Remote
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Phone Support, Remote, $42/hr, Evening/Night Shift
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Live Chat Support, $50/hr, Remote, No Experience Required
Remote Moderator, $42/hr, College Student, Weekend Job
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Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Perform docketing, noticing, drafting court documents and quality control with attention to detail.
  • Assign and open new civil, criminal, and miscellaneous cases and randomly assign judges to cases.
  • Answer inquiries, troubleshoot and aid attorneys and the public via telephone, Teams Video, IM Chat. Remote Operations Center and ERequest transmissions.
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail, prepares daily mail log, and scans documents.
  • Perform cashier duties.
  • Plan and assist with Community Outreach program and Naturalization ceremonies.
  • Perform front office and reception duties.
  • Review and process attorney admissions and provide backup jury orientation.
  • Perform back up Courtroom Deputy duties, when needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent with two years of general experience. To qualify for the classification level of 24 or 25, applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience.

Specialized experience:

Experience that includes progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrates 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 operations. Such experience is commonly acquired in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, and real estate and title offices.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Legal and/or court experience.

Additional skills:

  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with frequent interruptions.
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to research solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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 at https://forms.nynd.uscourts.gov/recruitment/

Applicants must submit the following:

  1. A letter of interest, including requested location.
  2. A current resume.
  3. A completed AO-78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (submitted via applicant system).

Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized. No phone calls please.

The United States District Court, Northern District of New York reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement; to withdraw the job announcement or to fill the position earlier than the closing date. Any of which may occur without prior written notice. The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please notify human resources. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,414.00 - $61,727.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Administrative: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Albany, NY 12207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

 

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