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The Legal Assistant for Case Opening performs case management responsibilities related to case initiation using legal terminology, procedures and documents.
Learn more about this agency09/12/2023 to 09/11/2024
$50,129 - $89,731 per year
(Based upon qualifications and experience).
CL 25 - 26
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent - after successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
Full-time -
Excepted
None
No
No
CO 08/23-02
748517100
This job is open until filled. Must be a United States citizen or meet the requirements established by current appropriations law. A Sensitive background check is required.
A Legal Assistant for Case Opening aids the Court and the Clerk's Office attorneys by independently reviewing case initiation documents and resolving procedural issues that arise in the case opening process, including fees, captions, parties, and representation. The incumbent also identifies potential jurisdictional problems for attorney review and assigns cases to case managers.
Must be a United States citizen or must meet the requirements established by current appropriations law. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "at will" and can be terminated with or without cause. Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background check. Direct deposit of pay is required.
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit résumé and cover letter via email to ca3_CaseOpeningLA@ca3.uscourts.gov.
The Court will only communicate with those qualified individuals who will be invited to interview. The Court reserves the right to modify or withdraw this vacancy announcement or to fill the position without prior written or other notice.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/748517100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is seeking a highly organized and detailed-oriented person for the Legal Assistant for Case Opening position.