Federal Bankruptcy court in Brooklyn is looking to recruit Public Information Clerks

Job Summary :

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York is accepting applications for the position of Public Information Clerk. The incumbent performs a variety of duties, including receiving and maintaining court files in compliance with federal and local rules and procedures. The incumbent performs customer service and cashier duties, provides procedural information, and collects court fees.

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Representative Duties :
Answer and route incoming calls, prepare case files for tracking and assist the public in the use
of computerized databases. Receive and review incoming documents to determine conformity
with appropriate fees received over the counter and through the mail. Secure funds in cash register,
balance cash drawer at the end of the day, and process credit card payments for filed documents.

Educate filers on proper national and local filing requirements and assist with the
preparation of educational material for Pro Se filers. Provide basic information to the public,
bar, and the court.

Sort, classify, and file case records. Maintain integrity of the filing system by monitoring proper
access of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others. Certify court documents, and
create and process new case files.

Perform case management work. Review filed documents to determine conformity and take
appropriate action, and follow up with the rules, practices, and filing requirements. Docket Pro
Se filed documents, calendar documents, and miscellaneous documents. Accept appropriate
documents. Assign case numbers, open cases in the case management system and docket initial
case opening events. Oversee and docket documents submitted through the Pro Se Electronic
Document Upload Program. Process and manage cases filed through the Electronic Self-
Representation (eSR) program.

Create electronic log notes of proceedings, including participants involved in court proceedings.
Review transcripts submitted by agencies to ensure they meet the court's format standards.

Prepare case files and audio recordings to fulfill transcript requests, verifying that all necessary
materials are properly compiled for transcription. Arrange for and monitor the timeliness
and accuracy of the transcript being received from the transcriber and deliver to the appropriate
parties.

Manage cases from opening to closing. Docket all signed orders. 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 in progression. Process notices of appeal and appeal-related documents.
Perform quality control on attorney-docketed entries.

Retrieve, open and distribute mail. Log checks received in the Mail Tracking System. Verify
and process checks received by mail.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements :
The successful candidate is required to have a high school diploma or equivalent; however, a four
year college degree is preferred. Some educational credits may be substituted for experience. A
minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required, with legal or court experience a
plus. Applicant must possess exceptional computer skills with a demand for accuracy and quality
assurance, and exceptional communication skills since frequent contact is with a wide variety of
individuals within and outside the Judiciary.

Specialized Experience :
One year of specialized experience, which includes progressive responsible clerical work requiring
application of clerical procedures involving routine use of keyboard skills. Specialized experience
including a broad knowledge of Bankruptcy Code and Rules, knowledge of Microsoft Word,
Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Internet browser and regular use of scanning equipment are desirable. The
position encompasses a great deal of responsibility and requires a mature, self-motivated person
with a professional attitude. The candidate must be a team player who is dependable, detail oriented
and able to work in a multitasking, fast-paced environment.

Communication Skills :
Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Excepted Appointment :
The United States Bankruptcy Court is part of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S.
citizenship.
• The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages.
• Judiciary employees serve under “Excepted Appointments” and are considered “at will.”
• The Court requires employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial
Employees.

Conditions of Employment:
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete an Office of Personnel Management background investigation including an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint check. Employment will be considered provisional, pending a favorable suitability determination
based on the results of the background investigation. Employment references may be checked prior to a job offer.

Benefits :
The United States Bankruptcy Court offers an excellent working environment. Court employees are covered by the Court Personnel System and are entitled to benefits listed on the United States Courts website. 

Current Judiciary employees transferring without a break in service will maintain their current benefits.

Application Process :
All documents should be emailed as one PDF and should include the following:
1. cover letter referencing Career Opportunity FY26/04 and specifying qualifications in relation to
the position, list of professional references (at least three);
2. a detailed résumé; and ,
3. an Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO-78.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Phone calls will not be accepted.

The Court reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or fill the Career Opportunity at any time,
any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.

Diversity is important to the Judiciary. It is an essential component of services that the Judiciary is
charged with providing to maintain justice, equality, fairness, respect, and dignity in society. To fulfill
its duties, the Judiciary must include all members of society - not just regardless, but also inclusive
of race, gender, disability, and the many other variables that make up the citizens of our nation.
The Judiciary has a duty to promote a fair, just, and sustainable model of inclusive democracy and
social justice that surpasses any governmental entity in the history of this nation or of any other nation.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer