About This Position
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada is accepting applications for a Case Administrator I. This position performs various case related functions including maintaining and processing case information. The Case Administrator I serves as a records and reproduction clerk and/or case initiation clerk. This position includes promotion potential to a Case Administrator II based upon job performance.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of general experience, and one year of specialized experience is required. Experience with a federal (preferably bankruptcy court) or state court and/or familiarity with electronic case filing, especially the court's automated system. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrates the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involves routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry, or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in court judicial systems, law firms, legal counsel offices, etc.
Major Duties
Assists with informing customers of required fees, receiving payments and issuing receipts. Assists with securing funds in cash register, balancing cash drawer at the end of the day and processing credit card payments for filed documents. Opens cases in case management system. Docket initial opening events. Checks for prior or prohibited filing. Prepares case files for tracking records. Maintains the claims register. Prepares and processes notices for electronic or hard copy mailing. Assists with furnishing information to a wide variety of internal and external customers. Assists with answering telephone calls, waiting on customers at the intake counter and opening mail. Scans, copies, files, pick-up, sorts and processes mail. Processes e-mails received from electronic filers. Receives and stamps incoming documents. Prepares, proofreads and edits materials prepared by others for accuracy, etc. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Conditions of Employment
The successful candidate for this position is subject to an FBI fingerprint check (employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation). Will be required to adhere to a Code of Conduct. Subject to mandatory direct deposit of federal wages.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to the specialized experience, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.
Additional Information
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. Applicants with disabilities: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Unit of the Clerk's Office at 702-527-7080. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The United States Bankruptcy Court is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following: Cover Letter Resume AO-78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment To apply: Email the requested items to [email protected]. Please be sure to fully complete your application by providing all work history from the prior ten years. Attachments should be submitted as Microsoft Word (Doc) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. Other formats are not acceptable. Applications will be considered complete when all required attachments, in the appropriate format, are received by the Human Resources Department. First application review date February 13, 2026.
Required Documents
Cover Letter Resume AO-78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Case Administrator I position at U.S. Courts?
The salary range for this position is $45,659 - $74,212/yr. This is a CS-24 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Case Administrator I job located?
This position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of general experience, and one year of specialized experience is required. Experience with a federal (preferably bankruptcy court) or state court and/or familiarity with electronic case filing, especially the court's automated system. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible cler...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 4, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does CS-24 mean?
CS-24 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.