Summary
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- Review cases or reports for necessary actions. Keep judge and chambers' staff informed of case filings.
- Act as liaison between the clerk's office, the bar, the public, and the judge to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. Schedule outside court reporters if necessary; process transcripts; arrange for transcriptions; answer questions from parties and the public regarding obtaining transcripts and records of proceedings.
- Docket orders, pleadings, judgments, and minute entries as directed by local court rules and policies, utilizing applicable automated systems.
- Assist in the accurate statistical reporting requirements of the Administrative Office. Review the quality of electronically filed documents, ensuring that all orders and automated entries are appropriately and accurately docketed, and make summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings.
- Efficiently manage cases from opening to closing. Review, identify, and research the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of data entered into the case record. Make corrections to the case record to comply with local rules and procedures. Ensure that all case files and related information are accessible.
- Screen incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and court requirements. Scan and convert all paper documents filed to a PDF format. Make summary entries on the docket of all documents and proceedings including pleadings, motions, complaints, minutes, and orders.
- Review all electronic filings made by outside users for quality control to ensure that correct documents are filed, required filing fees paid, correct docket entries are used, and take other appropriate corrective action as needed.
- Provide accurate noticing as required by local rules. Review and coordinate the processing of orders with parties, judicial officers, and chambers staff.
- Assure data from a variety of quality control and exception reports for adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Generate a closing entry in CM/ECF when appropriate and complete statistical closing information.
- Prepare and process appeals and transmit the record to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
- Assist attorneys and the public by telephone and in person providing information regarding case status, archive information, and CM/ECF instruction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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- The successful candidate must be a self\-starter as well as detail\-oriented.
- The candidate must also be highly organized and tactful, possess good judgment, poise and initiative, and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- The candidate must have strong prioritizing and problem\-solving skills, solid communication skills (written \& oral) and be able to communicate effectively with clients within and outside the court.
- A demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others in a team environment and to exhibit a professional manner at all times is essential.
- All appointments are subject to a full background check including an FBI Fingerprint Background Check, as well as periodic reinvestigation.
- If offered employment, such employment will be provisional pending the satisfactory completion of a mandatory Fingerprint and Background Investigation. The provisional nature of your employment, however, will not affect your start date, salary, or other benefits.
- The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, and/or to commence interviews immediately, any of which actions may occur without prior written or other notice.
- This is an "Excepted Appointment" and an "At Will" position. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply.
- 11 holidays
- 13\-26 days annual leave (increases with service)
- 13 days sick leave
- Federal Employees Retirement System \- Thrift Savings Plan
- Commuter Benefit Program/Metro Transit Subsidy Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Insurance available for health, dental, vision, life, and long\-term care.
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- Cover Letter (include the Announcement Number and the position title and address your qualifications relating to the duties and responsibilities of this position);
- Résumé;
- Form AO78 Federal Judiciary Application Form which can be found at: www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO078\.pdf;
- Three (3\) business/professional references with name, affiliation, and contact information;
- Salary History for prior three (3\) years;
- If a current Federal Civilian Employee, your latest Personnel Evaluation and your latest SF\-50; and,
- If a current or recently discharged or retired military member, your latest Officer Evaluation Report (OER), Enlisted Evaluation Report (EER) or equivalent, and a copy of your DD Form 214\.
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- Cover Letter (include the Announcement Number and the position title and address your qualifications relating to the duties and responsibilities of this position);
- Résumé;
- Form AO78 Federal Judiciary Application Form which can be found at: www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO078\.pdf;
- Three (3\) business/professional references with name, affiliation, and contact information;
- Salary History for prior three (3\) years;
- If a current Federal Civilian Employee, your latest Personnel Evaluation and your latest SF\-50; and,
- If a current or recently discharged or retired military member, your latest Officer Evaluation Report (OER), Enlisted Evaluation Report (EER) or equivalent, and a copy of your DD Form 214\.
- The court will conduct an evaluation of each applicant's qualifications and materials after receipt of a complete application package.
- Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews may commence immediately.
- No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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- 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
The ECRO Case Administrator is responsible for arranging for court space, assisting with calendaring, attending and logging court proceedings, processing orders, recording proceedings, and processing requests for transcripts. The incumbent manages a number of cases from opening to final disposition.
This job is open to
### The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
Requirements
### Conditions of employment
### Qualifications
To qualify at the CL 26 level: Two years of specialized experience.
Specialized Experience:
Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
### Education
The Court prefers the candidate to have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, or other field closely related to the subject matter of the position. Five (5\) years of specialized experience which demonstrates working knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the ECRO Case Administrator may be substituted for the degree requirement.
### Additional information
*The United States Court of Federal Claims is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The best\-qualified applicants will be invited for in\-person interviews in Washington, D.C. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, only those applicants invited for interviews will be contacted by the Court. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense. Interview and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
Required Documents
### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must combine ALL documents listed below into a single PDF file and email to uscfcjobs@cfc.uscourts.gov. Please include the Title and Job Announcement Number in the subject line.
Zip files and faxes will not be accepted.
### Agency contact information
Human Resources
uscfcjobs@cfc.uscourts.gov
Address
United States Court of Federal Claims
717 Madison Place NW
Washington, DC 20439
US### Next steps
Overview
Accepting applications
Open \& closing dates
03/24/2026 to 04/24/2026
Salary
$62,212 to \- $101,109 per year
Pay scale \& grade
CL 26
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full\-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Confidential
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CFC\-2026\-03\-OPR
Control number
862323100