Legal Assistant for Case Opening

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Job Summary

The . Courts are seeking a Legal Assistant for Case Opening to join the Judicial Branch in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, PA. The Legal Assistant for Case Opening performs case management responsibilities related to case initiation using legal terminology, procedures and documents. This position is open to the public, . Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the . and requires a Sensitive background check.

## Duties

The 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.

## Requirements

* Must be a United States citizen or must meet the requirements established by current appropriations law.
* Positions with the . 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.
* A high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of general office experience are required.
* A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and appellate court experience are strongly preferred.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, highly developed analytical skills, strong organizational capabilities, the ability to work independently, and the ability to follow detailed instructions are highly desirable.
* At least one year of specialized experience, ., progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience, at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade in federal service, but two years is preferred.

## How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

## Required Documents

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## Salary

The salary for this position is $50,129 - $89,731 per year (Based upon qualifications and experience).

# Legal Assistant for Case Opening

The Judicial Branch of the . Courts is seeking a Legal Assistant for Case Opening to join the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, PA. This position is open to the public, . Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the . and requires a Sensitive background check. The salary for this position is $50,129 - $89,731 per year (Based upon qualifications and experience).

## Duties

The 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.

## Requirements

* Must be a United States citizen or must meet the requirements established by current appropriations law.
* Positions with the . 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.
* A high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of general office experience are required.
* A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and appellate court experience are strongly preferred.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, highly developed analytical skills, strong organizational capabilities, the ability to work independently, and the ability to follow detailed instructions are highly desirable.
* At least one year of specialized experience, ., progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience, at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade in federal service, but two years is preferred.

## How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

## Required Documents

.

## Salary

The salary for this position is $50,129 - $89,731 per year (Based upon qualifications and experience).

# Overview

The . Courts are looking for a Legal Assistant for Case Opening to join the Judicial Branch in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, PA. This position is open to the public, . Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the . and requires a Sensitive background check. The salary for this position is $50,129 - $89,731 per year (Based upon qualifications and experience).

## Job Summary

The Legal Assistant for Case Opening performs case management responsibilities related to case initiation using legal terminology, procedures and documents. This position is open to the public, . Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the . and requires a Sensitive background check.

## Duties

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Analytical Skills, Oral and Written Communication Skills, Organizational Capabilities, Ability to Work Independently, Ability to Follow Detailed Instructions

High School Diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university

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Qualification and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of general office experience, bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and appellate court experience

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