Intake / Docket Clerk

Job Title : Intake / Docket Clerk

Whether launching or continuing a career in public service, the U.S. District Court is a great place to work with competitive salaries and benefits, a work schedule that promotes a work-life balance, and the opportunity to work with colleagues committed to fulfilling the important mission of administering justice in an efficient and effective manner. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance a career in Federal court service.

Priority consideration to applicants who apply by January 23, 2026.

Example Of Duties

Position Overview

The Intake / Docket Clerk plays a crucial role in the court's operations by seamlessly combining customer service and case management responsibilities. This position is responsible for processing court documents filed either in-person or electronically and ensures the accurate handling and progression of cases through the legal system.

Key Responsibilities :

Intake Duties :

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, assisting them at the front desk, over the phone, and via email.
• Manage the assignment of judges to new attorney case openings, reassign cases, refer cases, and assign judges for newly filed criminal proceedings.
• Act as the main cashier for the office, processing payments and handling financial transactions.
• Become familiar with district-wide contacts as coordinator for call distribution inquiries

Docketing Duties :

Additional Duties for the Intake / Docket Clerk include the following :

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

The successful applicant must have two years specialized experience, including at least one year specialized experience at or equivalent to CL-24. For placement at salary levels above minimum up to and including step 25, (considering court-preferred skills and an evaluation of quality of experience), the successful applicant must have at least two years specialized experience equivalent to work at CL-24.

Specialized Experience is progressively responsible clerical experience that is in, or closely related to, the work of the position and which has demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involves the routine use of automated software and keyboarding for word processing, data entry and report generation.

Preferred Qualifications :