About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Public Office Division. The Public Office division receives incoming documents, dockets filing and pleadings; maintaining official case files; answering public inquiries; providing internal mail service; and supporting courtroom operations. The Public Office is under the authority of the Clerk of the Court.
QualificationsRequired Education & Experience A minimum of a high school diploma or GED plus four (4) years of administrative experience in a high-volume office environment or an associate's degree plus two (2) years of administrative experience in a high-volume office environment. If qualifying based on education higher than a high school diploma, the candidate must provide a copy of their college transcript or degree. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Major DutiesBrief Description of Duties: Processes all newly filed notices of appeal, petitions for review of agency decisions, special writs, writs of mandamus, applications for allowance of appeals, and bar governance matters. Dockets all relevant information, setting and assigning case tickets. Proofreads all elements of each new appeal and consults with the supervisor as needed. Identifies discrepancies in case records and refers complex issues to the supervisor. Processes and maintains assigned case files using established court procedures. Reviews legal findings for completeness and procedural compliance. Ensures all submissions are properly coded and are in compliance with court rules, and dockets or rejects submissions in line with Public Office procedures. Engages and communicates with parties regarding non-compliant submissions and recommends appropriate actions for resolution. Coordinates with Court of Appeals and Superior Court staff to secure inmate information from the applicable D.C. or Federal systems. Maintains and distributes informational materials and updates litigant, entity, and attorney data as needed. Provides in-person office coverage on a rotating schedule.RequirementsMust be a current District of Columbia Court employee. To determine eligibility, employees should refer to policies 200 and 210.