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Case Administrator I

Buffalo, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$46K/yr - $75K/yr

The US District Court is seeking a Case Administrator I in Buffalo, NY. This role involves maintaining case data and court records, communicating with attorneys and self-represented parties, and ensuring compliance with court procedures.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Open new cases in case management system, assign case numbers, and docket initial opening events

Receive and process documents received from filing parties and attorneys. Scan paper documents and upload pdf to database following the Clerk's procedures. Review electronically filed documents for compliance with the rules of the Court

Verify and issue summons

Check for prior or prohibited filings

Verify attorney's authority to practice

Monitor appropriate release of exhibits and sealed documents

Answer and route incoming calls and provide information

Assist the public in the use of computerized databases

Maintain, file, retrieve, copy, and certify court records

Provide irregular back-up support throughout the Court, including tasks related to intake/reception, juror selection, mail handling, and special events

Adhere to procedures of the court

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Associate's degreeClerical proceduresAutomated softwareBachelor's degreeParalegal certificateMicrosoft OfficePrioritizationInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCustomer-focused attitudeTeamworkIndependent workAttention to detail

Required

Associate's degree or higher

Specialized experience such as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred

The Court is seeking an applicant with a strong work ethic, initiative, dependability and a friendly and customer-focused attitude. An understanding of professional office procedures and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment is necessary

Interaction will be with various individuals; therefore, the candidate should possess excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

The ability to prioritize multiple diverse tasks is essential

Proficiency and experience in the use of computer systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications, such as, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, is highly preferred. Case Management/Electronic Case Files ('CM/ECF') e-filing experience and knowledge of court/legal terminology are helpful