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Fifth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals is part of the federal judicial branch of government. The 94 U. S. judicial districts are organized into 12 regional circuits, each of which has a U. S. Court of Appeals. A court of appeals hears appeals from the district courts located within its circuit, as well as appeals from decisions of federal administrative agencies. The Fifth Circuit was established by congress in 1891, and encompasses districts from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
03/14/2025 to 04/03/2025
$48,890 - $79,443 per year
Depending upon qualifications and experience. CL-25/Step 1 to CL-25/Step 61
CL 25
Few vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent - At-Will
Full-time
Excepted
25 - CL-25/Step 61 - Full Performance Level
No
No
1-2025
833715100
More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
Position Overview
The Clerk's Office for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is now accepting applications for the position of Case Processing Clerk. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining and processing information and managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. A Case Processing Clerk must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and well organized. The incumbent must also be able to multitask, possess integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate problem solving skills, good judgment, and have a positive, professional customer-focused attitude. Case Processing Clerks work in a fast-paced team environment and report to the Case Manager. The incumbent may be permitted telework opportunities upon completion of training and in accordance with the office's telework policy.
Background Check
The Case Processing Clerk position is a sensitive position. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a background check.
Starting Salary
New hires to the federal government typically start at Step 1 in the range for their respective grade level. The Court Personnel System is divided into a developmental range (Steps 1-24) and a full performance range (Steps 25-61). Placement beyond the developmental range of the respective classification level is based upon the Administrative Office of the US Courts and internal requirements.
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Benefits
Employees of the Clerk's Office of the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit are not included in the government's civil service classification. They are, however, entitled to similar benefits as other federal employees. These include:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Qualified applicants interested in this position must submit a single PDF containing the following:
This office provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need such accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the person who contacts you concerning your application. The decision to grant reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking United States citizenship.
Funds are not available to support travel or relocation expenses.
Direct deposit of federal wages is required.
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, withdraw the announcement, fill the position sooner than the closing date, or to extend the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior notice.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Court will only communicate with qualified applicants who will be considered for the position. Qualified applicants chosen for consideration are subject to testing for relevant skills. When applicable, applicants are selected for interviews based upon test scores.
Employees serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "At-Will" employees.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/833715100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.