USAJOBS · 2 hours ago
Appeals Processing Clerk
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $92K/yr
4+ years expThe U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is responsible for reviewing decisions made by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The Appeals Processing Clerk manages cases, verifies documentation, and interacts with various court personnel to ensure the efficient processing of appeals.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Appeals Processing Clerk is responsible for managing all cases pertaining to his or her terminal digit assignment from 30 days after initial docketing until procedural or merits termination
The incumbent verifies and enters event information in an automated case management electronic case management system(s) by selecting appropriate entry codes or by creating a tailored entry
The incumbent determines if documents meet requirements of rules; if not, incumbent will return documents and describe corrective action
The incumbent establishes and monitors due dates for subsequent actions; when due dates are not met, the incumbent notifies appropriate court officials or issues show cause orders
The incumbent identifies documents that require special handling and refers them to appropriate court personnel with minimum delay
The incumbent interacts with chambers staff, other Clerk's Office staff, members of the Bar, the General Counsel's office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the public
The incumbent acts on uncontested motions by electronically granting them, as delegated, or by referral to supervisors
The incumbent issues routine notices and orders to move cases forward
The incumbent prepares orders for the Clerk and other supervisors' signatures as prescribed by the standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Qualification
Required
High school graduate, or the equivalent
Possession of an undergraduate degree is preferred
2 years of general experience and 2 years of specialized experience for CS Grade Level 7
2 years of general experience and 3 years of specialized experience for CS Grade Level 8
2 years of general experience and 4 years of specialized experience for CS Grade Level 9
One year of the required experience must have been at, or equivalent to, the next lower grade in the federal service
General experience is defined as progressively responsible experience that provides evidence that the applicant has a good understanding of the methods and administrative machinery for accomplishing the work of an organization
Ability to analyze problems and assess the practical implications of alternate solutions
Ability to communicate with others, orally and in writing
Capacity to employ the knowledge, skills and abilities in the resolution of problems
Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible legal experience requiring the routine use of keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology
Demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws
Case management experience in a federal or state court is required
Preferred
Knowledge of CM-ECF and electronic case management
Benefits
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