Generalist Clerk in Brooklyn with EDNY Bankruptcy Court - Full Time position with Benefits - Temporary
$47,550–$58,970 year
On-site · Brooklyn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Generalist Clerk at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn) responsible for assisting in the receipt/review of incoming documents for conformity with rules, docketing documents, routing to proper offices, collecting fees, assigning case numbers, acting as receptionist, maintaining filing systems, preparing/shipping records, processing mail, and providing cross-functional support to court departments. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of general work experience (or a bachelor’s degree). Proficiency with automated office systems, Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ability to learn court procedures and public-access rules. Desirable qualifications include a college degree in criminal justice, sociology, business/public administration or related field, or a paralegal certificate; prior federal court or bankruptcy court experience is preferred.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of general work experience or bachelor’s degree qualifies
- Experience using automated systems and office equipment (computers, scanners, multi-line telephone)
- Experience using software productivity suites including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to file, extract, and re-file documents accurately
- Ability to learn and apply court policies, rules, procedures, practices, and guidelines related to case administration
- Ability to learn court operations and legal terminology
- Ability to answer inquiries and direct questions to appropriate parties
- Ability to understand established procedures for public access to court files
- Ability to recognize basic documents to ensure proper distribution and processing
- Desirable: college degree in relevant field or paralegal certificate
- Desirable: Federal Court or Federal Bankruptcy court experience
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