UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
www.gamb.uscourts.gov
Vacancy Announcement – Case Manager
Announcement Number: 2026\-01
Position Title: Case Manager
Location: Macon, Georgia
Opening Date: March 30, 2026
Closing Date: Until position is filled; preference will be given to applications received on or before April 13, 2026\.
Starting Salary Range: CL 25 ($49,361 to $80,265\) (Career progression to CL 26 \- $54,372 \- $88,366\) Based Upon Qualifications and Experience
The Clerk’s Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Macon Division, is accepting applications for a full\-time, permanent Case Manager.
The Court is seeking a self\-motivated individual who possesses a strong work ethic and has excellent interpersonal, automation, and analytical skills. The Court is located in Macon, Georgia with a divisional office in Columbus, Georgia. The Court has two judges in Macon, and one judge in Columbus. Hearings are also conducted monthly in Albany, Athens, and Valdosta. Please note that this is not a remote position and requires presence at the Macon office. Periodic telework may be available, as determined by Court policy and operational requirements. Position Overview and Representative Duties: The Case Manager manages the progression of bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings by maintaining official case records in an automated system and monitors the case from opening to final disposition in accordance with established internal controls and case management procedures. The Case Manager performs duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following: Docketing, noticing, and conducting quality control review of cases filed through the Court's electronic case filing system to ensure accuracy and conformity with local and federal rules. Generating various reports, monitoring the progression of cases. Auditing cases for discharging and closing cases to ensure all necessary documents are entered and deadlines are met. Communicating regularly with judges, clerk's office staff, attorneys, trustees, and the general public in person, in writing, and telephonically regarding case related matters. CASE MANAGER 2 Provides instructions on proper filing procedures and non\-legal information. Acting as a customer service representative to Court visitors. Processing incoming and outgoing mail and accepting delivery of packages. Case Managers are also required to perform Electronic Court Recording Operator (ECRO) duties. Occasional overnight travel to the Athens and Albany divisions may be required. Performs additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements: The applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Two (2\) years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience working in an office setting such as a law firm, banking, real estate/title office, insurance case management, or other similar work is required. The applicant must demonstrate experience in word processing, web\-based environments, and data entry involving the use of automation skills, the use of specialized terminology, and the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. The applicant must possess exceptional communication skills since frequent contact is with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the Judiciary. The applicant must possess excellent computer skills with a demand for accuracy and quality assurance. Good judgment with the ability to apply concepts to determine what action needs to be taken and good proofreading skills are essential. Applicant must be able to enroll in and comply with the Court’s telework program. Desirable Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and work experience in bankruptcy, federal or state courts, or the federal government, are preferred. Experience with case management and familiarity with electronic case filing, especially the CM/ECF (Case Management/Electronic Case Filing) or similar systems, is desirable. Employee Benefits: The United States Bankruptcy Court is part of the Judicial Branch of the United States Government. Court employees are covered by the Court Personnel System (CPS). Court employees are considered at\-will and are not covered by federal civil service classifications or regulations. Court employees are, however, entitled to the same benefits as other federal employees. These benefits include: 13 days paid sick leave per year. 11 paid holidays per year. Choice of medical, dental and vision coverage from a wide variety of plans. Life Insurance options. Federal Employee Retirement System. Immediate participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (401k plan). Optional participation in the Judiciary’s Flexible Spending Program.
CASE MANAGER 3 Qualified applicants must submit the following: A cover letter. A resume that details years of experience, including names and addresses of employers, dates of employment and salary history. An Application for Judicial Branch Employment (Form AO78\) which is available at http://www.uscourts.gov/forms/AO078\.pdf A list of at least three professional references, with current contact information. Application materials should be emailed to: gambml\_hr@gamb.uscourts.gov. Subject line: Vacancy Announcement 2026\-01\. No mailed or paper applications will be accepted. Notice to Applicants: The United States Bankruptcy Court is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted by the Court. The Court will not pay for any interview or relocation expenses.
Employees of the United States Bankruptcy Court are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct, copies of which are available upon request. The United States Bankruptcy Court is part of the Judicial Branch of the United States Government. Employees of the United States Bankruptcy Court are considered AT WILL employees. The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for Court employees. Employees must be United States Citizens or eligible to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be subject to an FBI fingerprint check and may be subject to periodic updates. Employment will be considered provisional until the fingerprint check is completed.
Pay: $49,361\.00 \- $80,265\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person