Docket Technician

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We need a Docketing Technician for the United States Attorney s Office, Eastern District of California (USAO-EDCA). The mission of the US Attorney's Office (USAO) is to prosecute and defend cases on behalf of the federal government. As a Docketing Technician, your responsibilities will include inputting new case information into the case management system, ensuring completeness and organization of case files, and managing electronic media. You will also update and maintain automated records for criminal or civil cases, perform special case handling and referrals, assist with case certification, and provide information to various parties while exercising discretion. Additionally, you may occasionally serve as backup in reception and mail duties, including call screening, message handling, and mail processing. We can offer, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Input new case information into the case management system
• Ensure the completeness and organization of case files for closing
• Verify electronic case folders, manage electronic media, and transfer data to the Cloud Archive
• Update and maintain automated records for criminal or civil cases, from initial referral to final deposition
• Determine and refer incoming cases requiring special handling, often involving technical research
• Assist with case certification and collaborate with attorneys for verification
• Review quality control reports, correct and update paper inventories, databases, and excel spreadsheets
• Receive telephone calls on case status, and retrieve information from the database or hard copy reports
• Exercise discretion in releasing information
• Prepare boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. for archive storage and ship documents to the Federal Records Center
• Serve occasionally as a backup in reception and mail areas, screen calls and walk-in visitors
• Announce calls and visitors to staff, take accurate messages, and sort and route mail
• Handle special mail such as registered, certified, and classified items, and obtain receipt signatures
• Prepare outgoing mail with date stamping, metering, or canceling, bundling, bagging, and wrapping bulk mail
• Collect and deliver grand jury and unclassified mail and materials to various individuals and offices

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Ability to multi-task, is organized, and possesses detail-oriented skills
• At least one year of experience in a similar environment
• Be able to type at a minimum of 40 words per minute with good punctuation, spelling, and grammar skills
• Be able to use relevant software used by the USAO with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Be able to lift-up to 40 pounds
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel at a minimum of 10% as required
• Must be able to work onsite at job location

REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

LOCATION

• Sacramento, CA 95814

CLEARANCE

• U.S Citizenship and ability to pass background investigation

CLIENT

• United States Attorney s Office, Eastern District of California (USAO-EDCA)

TRAVEL

• Travel may be required

WORK HOURS

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours per working day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility W2

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

West 4^th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.