$48,808 - $97,047 (CL 23 - CL 25)

San Francisco, CA

Are you interested in a position that supports the federal Judiciary’s mission of ensuring equal justice under the law? The Office of Staff Attorneys, U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, is seeking talented Case Managers to join our team.

Representative Duties and Skills

Representative duties include detailed analysis of dockets, data entry, report generation, reviewing case information, drafting clerk orders, docketing, shipping, and responding to requests from attorneys in an environment with varied and evolving needs. Timeliness, accuracy, flexibility, and a strong work ethic are critical. Candidates should be enthusiastic, professional, curious, and able to incorporate feedback and direction from multiple sources. The successful candidate will be highly adaptable and appreciate that engaged administrative support is vital to the work of the Office of Staff Attorneys. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, Dynamics) and Adobe is desired.

Required Qualifications and Salary Classifications

$48,808 - $79,344 (CL 23). Bachelor’s degree or at least two years of general work experience in an administrative support position and:

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work assignments
Strong customer service ethic
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to take direction from multiple sources; flexible, team-oriented

$54,039 - $87,890 (CL 24). All the qualifications of level CL 23, plus:

One year of relevant work experience
Experience with data analysis
Experience providing support to a large group (20 or more people)

$59,705 – $97,047 (CL 25). All the qualifications for CL 24, plus:

Two years of relevant work experience
Prior court experience
Working familiarity with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Ninth Circuit Rules
Ability to perform the duties of the job independently, with minimal supervision

Total Rewards and Work-Life Balance

Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience – $48,808 - $97,047 (CL 23 – CL 25).

Time off: 13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure, 13 sick days accrued per year, 11 paid holidays.

Benefits:

Federal pension plan and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K).
Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans. Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage.
Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars.

Other Perks: Telework opportunities; reasonable work hours; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; public transit subsidy; on-site gym at the Browning Courthouse.

How to Apply

Please submit a single PDF application packet through the Career Portal that includes:

1) a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your qualifications for performing the representative duties, and the relevant experience you would bring; and

2) a current resume.

Next Steps

Applications will be accepted through May 28, 2024.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified. Our tentative plan is to conduct interviews via Zoom the week of June 3, 2024.

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are “at will” and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation and fingerprinting. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Direct deposit of pay required. The Court requires all its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 absent an exemption from the requirement based on a documented medical reason or sincerely held religious belief.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including, but not limited to, budgetary issues. Any modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.

Equity Focused Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The Ninth Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.