Intake Deputy Clerk

Job Title

Receptionist

Duties

The incumbent acts as receptionist; files documents and collects appropriate fees and furnishes information to the general public, members of the bar, and other parties involved in bankruptcy cases over the telephone, in writing and at the front counter; operates a variety of copying and records equipment; ensure data quality; scan, copy, file pick up, sort and process mail; maintain the mail meter and meter log; inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts; accept appropriate documents; assign case numbers, open cases in the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) database and dockets initial case opening events. Candidates must be computer literate. Skill in use of the Internet is required for review of documents submitted electronically through the Electronic Case Files (ECF) method. Skill in Microsoft Outlook, or other comparable email system, and Microsoft Word is preferred. Legal related experience also is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a federal or state court environment.
• Familiarity with bankruptcy law, procedures, and terminology.
• Experience with electronic filing systems and case management databases.
• Skill in Microsoft Outlook, or other comparable email system, and Microsoft Word.