Case Administrator CL

Role Overview

The Middle District of Florida is seeking a highly motivated, full‑time Case Administrator to support the Court’s mission of providing fair and impartial justice to all. The position is located in the Jacksonville Division.

• Review and process filings to ensure compliance with applicable rules and court requirements.
• Verify attorney eligibility to practice before the Court.
• Maintain the integrity of case files by monitoring proper access to records.
• Docket summary entries of documents and proceedings in the Court’s electronic filing system.
• Perform quality control to ensure image accuracy and proper document linkage.
• Promptly notify chambers and Clerk’s Office staff of emergency filings.
• Prepare and distribute notices, judgments, and orders to appropriate parties.
• Respond to inquiries from judges, chambers staff, attorneys, and the public both in person and by telephone.
• Open and close civil and criminal cases.
• Perform finance duties and process mail.
• Assist with intake operations and archive/records management.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible legal administrative work experience.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and computer skills.
• Professional demeanor, extreme detail orientation, strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat helpful (CM/ECF experience highly desirable).

Apply online at  Submit a cover letter and resume together as one single PDF application file named “last name, first name” (e.g., Smith, John).

CL 25: $49,361 – $80,265. New federal employees: $49,361 – $61,722. Current or former federal employees: $49,361 – $80,265. Starting salary adjustments prioritize prior federal service, with possible additional recognition of relevant work experience.

THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Applicants must be U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.

Employees must use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.

Employees of the United States Courts serve under excepted appointments and are considered “at-will” employees.

Federal employees are eligible for a comprehensive federal benefits package, including participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System, health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, long‑term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and up to 5% matching contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan. Additional benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, paid parental leave (upon eligibility), and potential eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.