Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Court of Federal Claims is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join their team as a Case Administrator II, offering a salary range of $55,940 – $90,898. Located conveniently across from the White House, this permanent position in the court’s Operations Office plays a vital role in managing case progression from start to finish.
Case Administrators are responsible for a variety of crucial tasks, including docketing, maintaining official case records, monitoring procedural steps, preparing appeal documents, and ensuring the accuracy of all filings and automated entries. They also interact with the public and legal professionals, providing information and processing payments.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. The ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain a professional demeanor is essential.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Making summary entries on case documents and proceedings.
- Reviewing and processing filed documents for conformity.
- Managing case progression and monitoring deadlines.
- Preparing case files for appeals and maintaining official records.
- Providing information and assistance to the public and bar.
Qualifications:
- One year of specialized clerical or administrative experience at a level equivalent to CL-24.
- Demonstrated ability to apply rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Experience with automated software for word processing, data entry, and report generation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, or a related field.
- Five years of specialized experience may substitute for the degree.
Benefits of working at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims include:
- 11 paid holidays
- 13-26 days of annual leave
- 13 days of sick leave
- Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- Commuter Benefit Program/Metro Transit Subsidy
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance options.
How to Apply:
Interested U.S. citizens (or those eligible to work in the U.S.) should submit a single PDF file containing the following documents via email to uscfcjobs@cfc.uscourts.gov with the subject line “Case Administrator II – CFC-2025-03-OPR”:
- Cover Letter (including announcement number and position title, addressing qualifications)
- Résumé
- AO78 Federal Judiciary Application Form (available at www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO078.pdf)
- Three professional references with contact information
- Salary history for the past three years
- For current federal employees: Latest Personnel Evaluation and SF-50
- For current/former military members: Latest evaluation report and DD Form 214
Preference will be given to applications received by April 25, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. To view more open positions kindly visit Court of Federal Claims Career Page.
Please note that no phone calls will be accepted, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A background check, including an FBI fingerprint check, will be required.
The United States Court of Federal Claims is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the federal judiciary in a dynamic and historic location!