Case Administrator

📍 Lincoln, Nebraska · 🏛 U.S. Courts · 💰 $49,361–$80,265 per year · 🎓 CL 25 · 🧭 Administrative Officer (0341) · ⏳ Closes Nov 22, 2026 · 8 days left · 🗓 Posted Oct 26, 2026
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About this job

The Clerk's Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska is seeking a full-time case administrator in Lincoln, Nebraska. Case Administrators perform various functions and are responsible for maintaining and processing case information and managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition, in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures and rules. Assists members of the public and other court staff who call or visit the clerk's office.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Process notice of appeals, and appeal-related documents. Process opinions and close appeals. Make summary entries on documents and proceedings. Perform quality control on attorney-docketed entries. Accept, review and process documents. Prepare deficiency notice. Review filed documents determine conformity and take appropriate action. Process adversary complaints related to bankruptcy cases. Inform customers of required fees. Process new case files. Open or quality control cases in case management system. Docket or quality control all incoming documents. Maintain integrity of the filing system by such means as monitoring proper access to records and maintaining timely and accurate filing of documents. Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others. Certify court documents and ensure data quality. Serves as the point of contact for all customer service inquiries; such as responding to phone and email questions, receiving incoming documents, processing mail, and maintaining court files. Tests new procedures and processes to provide necessary feedback. Update creditor and claims database. Transmit records to appropriate court. Transmit notices to the Bankruptcy Notice Center (BNC). Manage cases to ensure timely progression. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications must be met at the time of the application. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of general experience, and one year of specialized experience. A college degree is preferred but not required. Experience with a federal or state court and/or familiarity with electronic case filing, especially the court's automated system, is highly desirable. Specialized experience: 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 the 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, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, and real estate and title offices.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or eligible to work in the United States. To review citizenship requirements for employment in the Judiciary, please visit http://www.uscourts.gov. The final candidate will be subject to a background security check after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and accepted. Applicants will not be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Applicants completing the AO-78 Application for Judicial Branch Employment are not required to complete questions 19 through 21 regarding criminal history. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individual's date of hire. All application information is subject to verification. Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation. Employees are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer. Employees are considered "at will". Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Evaluations

Please refer to the qualifications listed in this announcement.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a PDF document to [email protected] to include a: Cover letter Resume Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed) Contact information for three professional references Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized. The clerk of court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time or to withdraw it without prior notice.

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Required documents

Cover letter Resume Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed) Contact information for three professional references See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

What to expect next

Only the most qualified candidates will be contracted.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance Health and dependent reimbursement accounts Student loan forgiveness Federal Employee Retirement System Thrift Savings Plan with 5% match Flexible work schedule Telework Paid annual and sick leave Paid federal holidays Parking On-site fitness facility

Other information

The District of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among staff. Mission The mission of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska is to assist in the administration of justice by providing accurate, impartial and timely information as well as excellent service to the community being served. We will favor a gratifying work environment, based on open communication and mutual respect, while advocating innovation, autonomy, and teamwork.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Case Administrator job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $49,361–$80,265 per year (CL 25).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 22, 2026 — 8 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Lincoln, Nebraska with the U.S. Courts.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-14 · Announcement 27-01 · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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