Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Tustin, CA at Wasson & Associates, Inc.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: Case Administrator
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Closing Date: Open until filled, preference for those who apply by 02/29/2024
Starting Salary/Range: CL 24 $44,254 – CL 26 $67,297*
Position Announcement No. 25-02
* Salary commensurate with qualifications
POSITION OVERVIEW
Case administrators perform various functions and are responsible for maintaining and processing case information and managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition, in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. Case Administrators serve as records and reproduction clerks. They receive and review incoming court documents for conformity with rules, prepare cases for closing and records keeping purposes, and perform customer service and some financial duties. Employees at this level may also prepare cases for closing and/or transmission to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals by ensuring that all necessary orders are entered, and proceedings are completed accurately.
The individual selected for this position will be required to perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:
Maintain all aspects of electronic docket keeping, including opening of new cases, entering all records on the docket, and closing of all cases;
Assist in case management by ensuring all automated entries are properly linked;
Quality assure all docket entries made by attorneys, courtroom deputies, finance and chambers staff and makes appropriate changes, corrective entries, etc.;
Monitor case activity, deadlines and status;
Prepare and transmit notices and judgments;
Timely notify all parties of entries and case statuses;
Perform customer service duties to include receipt and processing of payments, answering case status inquiries, etc.;
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or equivalent and a minimum of two years of general experience. One-year of specialized experience equivalent to work at higher grade may be considered for pay setting.
General experience includes performing duties such as acting as a receptionist, customer service responsibilities, and the routing of documents to and from the appropriate parties.
Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical experience requiring the regular and recurring applications of clerical procedures, including, but not limited to: keyboard skills; demonstrated ability to comprehend and apply a body of rules and regulations, laws or directives; proficiency with Microsoft Office products and other computer skills; record maintenance; and review of documents to determine conformity with regulations and requirements. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate settings.
Court Preferred Qualifications:
Prior court and/or legal experience.
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, to include Political Science, Criminal
Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration or similar.
Ability to speak publicly in a variety of group settings.
Experience in managing a heavy call volume.
Direct customer service experience involving significant public contact and personal interaction.
Ability to independently coordinate, organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner while ensuring attention to detail.
Self-starter.
BENEFITS
A generous benefits package includes the following:
13 days of paid annual leave per year.
13 days of paid sick leave (unlimited accumulation)
11 paid holidays
Health, Life, Dental and Vision benefits
Flexible Benefits Program
Long Term Care Insurance
Thrift Savings Plan participation with up to 5% employer matching contributions.
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Due to the volume of applications usually received, only qualified applicants will be invited for personal interviews. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
All employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct. As a condition of employment, all new employees are subject to a background check or investigation which includes a FBI fingerprint check and retention depends upon a favorable suitability determination. The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages. The conditions of this announcement are subject to modification without further advertising.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide:
1. An introductory cover letter.
2. A chronological resume.
3. A completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment, for AO78
(found under Employment Opportunities on the Court’s website www.gasd.uscourts.gov ).
Materials must be received as e-mail attachments in PDF format sent to
[email protected] Please reference “25-02” in the subject line of your message.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,254.00 – $67,297.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Wasson & Associates, Inc.
Location: Tustin, CA
