Court Support Clerk

Court Support Clerk

The United States Courts for the Sixth Circuit is seeking a detail-oriented Court Support Clerk to join our team.

Overview of Duties

The Court Support Clerk supports the operations of the Clerk's Office. The duties of the position include the following:

• Identify case materials on docket; determine conformity with requirements; and perform quality control of documents.
• Review, evaluate, and verify accuracy of incoming electronic and physical case-related records and court documents. Docket entries into case management system. Account for dispositions of physical records while in the custody of the court of appeals. Act as contact for case-related records with chambers.
• Perform financial duties, including accept appropriate documents, inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts. Secure funds in cash register, balance cash drawer at the end of the day, and process credit card payments for filed documents.
• Review attorney and pro se filers' records in case management systems. Research and resolve discrepancies. Verify re-registration, admission, and registration applicable to the case management database.
• Administer attorney admissions to practice before the court, verify attorney's authority to practice, and prepare certificate of admission, as required. Monitor the registration process. Assist attorneys with admissions process.
• Provide telephone and in person customer service; provide help desk support for case management programs; serve as a resource and respond to technical, procedural and policy questions. Assist judges and chambers as requested.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and shipments. Accept, unpack, delivery, and inventory of supplies, equipment, and furnishings. Some physical lifting is required.
• Prepare reports, and receive, process, and docket Pre-Sentence reports.
• Provide courtroom support and preparation of materials for the court.
• Assist in inventory, management of supplies, copying, scanning, and other records management activities. Conduct requested research and report findings to management. Assist with special projects.

Position Qualifications

Required: Minimum two years of clerical or data entry work experience. Excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated customer service skills. Highly precise, and detailed. Professional demeanor. Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential information. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software. Ability to work in a team-based environment and multi-task. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to perform work full-time in office.

Preferred: Related experience in a court, legal setting, government agency, or equivalent environment. College degree or paralegal certification. Two years of experience which relates to the processing of legal documents and/or the application of statutes and rules/regulations, and the use of legal terminology.

Total Rewards

Compensation: $51,414- $83,604 (CSP 25) *Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits: Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans. Dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long-term care plans available. Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and mass transit subsidies. On-site fitness center. Federal retirement entails a pension plan (FERS-FRAE) and employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K). Retirees may carry insurance plans into retirement while paying the same premiums as employees. Visit to learn more about the Judiciary's competitive benefits.

Work/Life: Annual time off - 13 vacation days, 13 sick leave days, and 11 paid holidays. Vacation days increase to 20 days after three years and to 26 days after fifteen years.

Conditions of Employment

Remote work is not available for this position. The selected candidate is provisionally hired pending results of background check and fingerprinting. Employees are required to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll direct deposit is required. For citizenship requirements, visit Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, or to withdraw the announcement for any reason without notice.

How to Apply

Please submit a single PDF application packet, including (1) a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experience in relation to the job duties and how you learned of the position, (2) a current resume, to the Director of Human Resources via the 'Apply to Position' button on our online application system. Position is open until filled; preference given to applications received by April 17, 2026.

More than one position may be filled from this announcement. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis and take place prior to the'received by' date listed above. Virtual first round interviews available.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is an equal opportunity employer. For a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.