Case Administrator
U.S. Courts · Judicial Branch
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Case Administrator job with the Clerk's Office of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska. The job handles case files from opening to final decision and helps members of the public and court staff who call or visit the office. It is a permanent job with one opening and occasional travel.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public. The announcement lists U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the United States, and it also says applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
What you would do
- Process notices of appeal and related appeal documents.
- Open new bankruptcy case files and manage cases so they move on time.
- Review filed documents and send deficiency notices when they do not meet requirements.
- Inform customers of the fees they must pay.
- Answer phone and email questions from the public and court staff.
- Update the creditor and claims database and send records to other courts.
Do you qualify for CL-25 (up to CL-26)?
With experience: You must have two years of general experience and one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience means clerical or administrative work that gets more responsible over time, applies rules or laws, and uses specialized terms and computer software for word processing, data entry, or reports. The announcement does not state a grade level for this experience.
With education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A college degree is preferred but not required. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for their education to count toward qualifications.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Cover letter, sent as a PDF to USDCHR@ned.uscourts.gov
- Resume, sent as a PDF to USDCHR@ned.uscourts.gov
- Application Form AO-78 with all sections completed
- Contact information for three professional references
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. Missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating. Materials not sent as instructed will not be considered, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Tips for this job:
- Send your cover letter and resume as PDF files to USDCHR@ned.uscourts.gov, or they will not be considered.
- Complete every section of Form AO-78, because missing information can lower your rating.
- Include contact information for three professional references.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. A flexible work schedule is listed as a benefit. Occasional travel may be required.
Incentives and relocation: Student loan forgiveness is listed as a benefit. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States
- Background security check after a conditional job offer is accepted
- Criminal history is not asked before a tentative offer and is not automatically disqualifying
- Providing false or misleading information may lead to removal or discipline
- Employment is provisional until the background investigation is complete
- Mandatory electronic funds transfer for pay
- Employee is at will and must follow the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $49,361 – $80,265 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- CL-25 (up to CL-26) · CL
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Administrative Officer (0341)
- Announcement
- 27-01
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