United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Appeals Case Manager

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cincinnati • Ohio • United States

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Salary

💰 $51,414 - $92,043 per year

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; highly precise and detailed.
  • Present a professional image and demeanor.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential information.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software.
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment.
  • High school diploma, or its equivalent.
  • Two years of work experience which relates to the processing of legal documents and/or the application of statutes and rules/regulations, and the use of legal terminology.
  • Related experience in a court, government agency, law firm, or equivalent environment.
  • Experience with electronic case-management systems.
Benefits
  • Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans.
  • Dental and vision insurance plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and mass transit subsidies.
  • On-site fitness center.
  • Federal retirement entails a pension plan (FERS-FRAE) and employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K).
  • Retirees may carry insurance plans into retirement while paying the same premiums as employees.
  • Annual time off - 13 vacation days, 13 sick leave days, and 11 paid holidays.
  • Vacation days increase to 20 days after three years and to 26 days after fifteen years.
  • Hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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