Generalist Clerk Temporary - Islip NY

Job Summary

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York is accepting applications for the position of Generalist Clerk. The incumbent performs various functions and is responsible for assisting in maintaining and processing case information during the initial filing of documents, in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. The Generalist Clerk assists with records and reproduction and/or case initiation.

The incumbent receives and reviews incoming court documents for conformity with federal and local rules, and performs customer service for the purpose of providing procedural information and collecting court fees.

• Assist in the receipt and review of incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements.
• Route documents to proper offices and/or staff after acceptance.
• Review and accurately docket documents filed over the counter, through the mail and the physical and electronic drop-box.
• Assist in the collection of appropriate fees, assign case numbers, and randomly assign judges to cases.
• Act as receptionist and provide information to a wide variety of people within and outside the court.
• Assist in entering certain types of documents and proceedings on the docket, and create and/or update certain matrix mailing lists, including addresses and nature of addresses.
• Sort, classify, and file case records.
• Maintain the integrity of the filing system by monitoring proper access to records and by filing documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others.
• Assist in the preparation and shipping of records to the appropriate Federal Records Center and retrieve records from centers when needed.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Provide cross‑functional support to various court departments as needed to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of general work experience that indicates the candidate possesses or has the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position (possessing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution also qualifies).
• Experience using automated systems and office equipment such as computers, scanners and multi‑line telephone systems.
• Experience using software productivity suites, including Microsoft 365 (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to file, extract, and re‑file documents accurately and appropriately.
• Ability to learn and apply the court’s 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 the appropriate parties.
• Ability to understand established procedures for public access to court files.
• Ability to recognize basic documents to ensure proper distribution and processing.

• A college degree from an accredited educational institution in a field of academic study such as criminal justice, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration, or related field and/or completion of a paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Federal Court or Federal Bankruptcy court experience, including familiarity with court operations and a working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules is also preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with individuals of diverse backgrounds to provide information.
• Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with the public, providing customer service and resolving difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to work well within a team.

The United States Bankruptcy Court is part of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Citizenship Requirements for Employment in the Judiciary. The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages. Judiciary employees serve under “Excepted Appointments” and…