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Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy

U.S. Courts -
Martinsburg, WV

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Job Details

Full-time
$56,478 - $91,839 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Word processing
Professional ethics
Administrative experience
High school diploma or GED
Clerical experience
Quality data entry

Full Job Description

Summary

A Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy manages the progression of civil and criminal cases and related proceedings from opening to final disposition and performs courtroom functions such as logging/recording court proceedings and processing orders. The incumbent is fully proficient in administration and maintenance of the official case records. Open until filled-first deadline to submit applications is September 11, 2026.

Learn more about this agency

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The incumbent performs docketing, monitors the completion of the required procedural steps, and performs the necessary noticing and administrative and clerical tasks. The Case Administrator/Courtroom Deputy assists with courtroom proceedings, prepares case documents for appeal, reviews filed documents to determine conformity, takes appropriate action, and ensures that all orders and automated entries are appropriately and accurately docketed.

Representative Duties include:

Manage civil and criminal cases from opening to closing. Review, identify, and research the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of data entered into the case record. Make corrections to the case record to comply with local and national procedures. Ensure that all case files and related information are accessible. Manage cases to ensure timely progression. Process notices of appeal and appeal-related documents. Perform quality control on attorney-docketed entries.
Prepare and analyze required reports. Check data from reports in order to meet quality assurance standards.
Check for prior or prohibited filings. Verify attorney's authority to practice. Monitor for release of exhibits and sealed documents. Verify and issue summons.
Attend and record court proceedings, organize exhibits, including setting up and troubleshooting electronic evidence presentation systems, and assist with the orderly flow of court proceedings, as required.
Respond to inquiries on case status. Provide information and electronic case filing (ECF) instruction to external customers. Inform customers of required fees. Receive payments and issues receipts. Secure funds in cash register. Balance cash drawer at the end of the day. Process credit card payments.
Create and process new case files. May assign case numbers to judges and/or magistrate judges. Open cases in case management system. Docket initial opening events. Sort, classify, and file case records. Audit cases for closing and check the docket to ensure that all necessary documents are entered and deadlines are met before generating the closing order.
Scan and convert documents filed over the counter into image files. Enter documents and proceedings on the case docket. Maintain documents in the appropriate location. Answer phone inquiries regarding case status, archive information, and court procedures. Provide forms via mail or e-mail as required.
Assist the public with electronic and paper files. Conduct case research as required. Provide archive information for closed cases. Provide file copies as requested.
Test new procedures and processes, provide feedback, take initiative to improve service and provide assistance to other team members.
Promote good stewardship of government time, property, money, and resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Applicants must be United States Citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.
The selected candidate will be subject to a background check that includes an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment.
Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments.
Employees of the U.S. District Court are "At Will" employees and are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct of Judicial Employees, which is available to candidates for review on our website at www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/
Position may require travel.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Interested applicants must have a high school diploma and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience demonstrating 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.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent customer service, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills; attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills; possess a positive work attitude; maintain a professional demeanor; and consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications but not required are a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or experience in a federal or state court system or other business or legal field.

Ability to make independent decisions to resolve problems, questions and court-related issues based on knowledge and experience.
Excellent clerical and organizational skills, ability to communicate well with others, orally and in writing and interact professionally with co-workers and all segments of the legal community and public.
General computer knowledge including skills in word processing, scanning and uploading of pdf documents, email, and web browsers.

Education

High School diploma or the equivalent.

Additional information

U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, a flexible benefits program, a retirement plan, a savings/investment plan similar to a 401(k) with matching contributions, and a professional environment. Additional information is available at www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement. Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on relevant professional, educational, and work experiences required for the position.

Required Documents

Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78), a cover letter and a resume with professional references.

See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants must submit one PDF file with a completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78), a cover letter and a resume with professional references. The PDF file should be sent to [email protected].

Incomplete applications and packets not in one PDF file will not be accepted.

Agency contact information

Kelly Fry

[email protected]

Address

US District Court, Northern District of West VA
1125 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
US

Next steps

Only the most qualified individuals will be invited for a personal interview.

Overview

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Martinsburg, WV

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Remote job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Salary

$56,478 - $91,839 per year

Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay scale & grade

CL 25

Promotion potential

26 - Promotion potential and career progression to CL 26 without further competition.

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

0341 Administrative Officer

Supervisory status

Federal service type

This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union

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Security clearance

Other

Financial disclosure required

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Announcement number

WVN 2026-07

Control number

880631100

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