Summary The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts represents the entire state and its 6.8 million residents. Of the 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the United States and its territories, the District of Massachusetts is one of the busiest, prosecuting a broad range of cases including national security, white collar crime, public corruption, cybercrime, narcotics and money laundering, organized crime and gang violence, and civil rights violations. Duties This Docketing Technician (Office Automation) manages computerized docketing and case records, develops complex legal reports, and guides attorneys and support staff on docketing procedures. Provides litigation data from initial referral through final disposition to support resource planning and evaluation. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Docketing Technician (Office Automation) support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts, located in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing in the areas of managing docketing systems and case records, providing docketing and legal process support, and preparing reports, improving processes, and training staff. Typical work assignments will include: Maintaining the automated records for civil and criminal cases. Extracting requested statistical data on a regular basis. Inputing new information to the database. Submiting and retiring electronic records. Assisting legal assistants in obtaining information from the database and in interpreting output. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-05 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing at least three (3) of the five (5) duties listed below: Performing routine clerical and administrative support duties Entering and updating case information in electronic files and case tracking systems. Assisting with routine reviews of case files and records for completeness and accuracy. Identifying and correcting basic data entry errors in accordance with established procedures. Filing and maintaining completed documents in appropriate locations. OR Education: To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have four (4) years above high school level to substitute education for experience. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. (You must submit transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: You must have a combination of the specialized experience and education as described above that totals 100% when combined. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of general experience. (You must submit transcripts.) To qualify at the GS-06 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing at least three (3) of the five (5) duties listed below: Updating and retrieving legal information from case files and automated databases. Researching legal sources and case records to obtain and verify information. Reviewing reports to identify recurring errors, inconsistencies, and missing information. Examining legal documents and case records to identify and correct errors. Using automated systems and software to prepare legal reports, documents, correspondence, and related materials. To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing at least three (3) of the four (4) duties listed below: Using advanced automation techniques to extract legal data from automated databases. Conducting periodic case certification reviews. Utilizing knowledge of legal terminology, litigation processes and court proceedings to properly docket and identify errors in either input of documents or in the computer record. Recommending revision of office procedures to improve the docketing and case management function. AND Typing Proficiency: To be qualified for this position, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/ Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.In addition, when reviewing applicant's transcripts, assumptions will not be made. Applicants MUST state which coursework is relevant.