United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Manager

• The Appeals Case Manager exercises responsibility for processing cases through all stages of the appellate process, from initial receipt through final disposition.
• Collect case opening data; review and monitor compliance with jurisdictional prerequisites; prepare case opening documents; docket the case; establish deadlines to monitor compliance.
• Receive and docket all motions and responses to motions; rule on those motions delegated to clerk’s authority by local rule or internal policy; and monitor action thereon.
• Research and respond to verbal and written inquiries from judges, other courts, counsel, pro se parties and others concerning procedures, case problems and case status.
• Establish and issue a briefing schedule tailored to case need.
• Receive and review briefs tendered for filing for compliance with technical requirements of Sixth Circuit Rules and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
• Advise counsel of deficiencies to briefs with specific directions for correction and monitor receipt of corrections.
• Receive and docket orders from judges.
• Make timely distribution of orders and opinions to counsel, parties and the district court and district court judges, as appropriate.
• Draft orders as requested by chambers or supervisors.
• Construe pro se documents, refer to appropriate staff members and prepare written responses when necessary.
• Provide prompt notification to appropriate court staff of emergency motions; request expedited responses; and follow-up until completion.
• Provide courtroom support as primary, backup or setup courtroom deputy.