Docketing Technician (Office Automation)

About the role

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Responsibilities

• Perform docketing and legal report development using computerized case tracking and record-keeping systems in the United States Attorneys Office (USAO).
• Provide support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and legal support staff.
• Input and maintain data in automated docketing databases and systems.
• Receive and review incoming case files and documents.
• Analyze content to determine the nature of the USAO's interest and course of action.
• Review case files to ensure all information is correct and complete records as necessary.
• Research files or legal reference material.
• Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit and tax checks, drug testing).
• Continued employment subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, may be required to complete a one‑year probationary period.
• Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of the announcement.