Intake Clerk Job in Huntsville, AL

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is organized in the Operations section of the U.S. District Court Clerk's Office, with responsibilities that include clerical duties that support initial filings, collection of required fees, and the processing of mail, all with a focus on customer service and in accordance with approved rules, procedures, and internal controls. Limited situational telework may be available per policy at the discretion of the Clerk of Court.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a receptionist, providing accurate and appropriate information to customers.
• Assist in the receipt and review of incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements.
• Inform customers of required fees, receive payments, and issue receipts. Process funds in the automated cash register, process credit card payments, and maintain the check log.
• Sort, classify, and file case records. Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others.
• Sort, process, and distribute mail to appropriate departments and judicial chambers. Operate postage equipment and affix appropriate postage to official mail.
• Provide backup coverage for team members and other departments, as required.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
• Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation.
• Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
• Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
• Positions with the United States District Court Clerk's Office are Excepted Service appointments. Excepted Service appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the Clerk of Court.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Interested applicants must submit four (4) items combined into a single PDF. Missing items will be considered an incomplete packet and will not be reviewed.:

1. a cover letter;
2. a resume;
3. a list of references; and
4. )a completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO 78).

Next steps

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.