Job Details for Administrative Support Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Washington Eastern Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | The administrative support clerk provides assistance in a variety of administrative and operational functions to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the office. Duties include administrative support to the court unit executive and chief deputy clerk, as well as a variety of administrative services such as finance, budget, property management, and space and facilities. Operational support duties may include bankruptcy case administration where the incumbent is responsible for the management and progression of bankruptcy cases, ensuring compliance with internal controls, procedures, statutes and rules. The administrative support clerk also provides customer service in person and on the telephone. In addition to administrative and case administrator duties, the incumbent will be asked to perform intake and back-up courtroom deputy duties. This position reports to the clerk of court and is located in the Bankruptcy Court Clerk’s Office in Spokane, Washington. Occasional travel may be required. |
| Location | Spokane, WA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 09/04/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 24 - CL 26 |
| Salary | $44,490 - $87,938 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.waeb.uscourts.gov/court-job-openings |
| Announcement Number | 25-02 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Qualifications
Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent. A four-year college degree is preferred. One year of specialized work experience is preferred with legal or court experience a plus. A professional demeanor and excellent administrative, organizational, and professional skills are required. Skill in typing and word processing equipment is essential to this position. The successful candidate must have effective written and interpersonal communication skills. Applicants must have a solid command of office protocol, including the ability to maintain confidentiality, as well as accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading. Candidates must be self-starters capable of multi-tasking in an environment where attention to details and timeliness are required. Prior experience with automated case management systems is desirable. The successful candidate must be able to exercise mature judgment and demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. Additional years of specialized experience may be used to qualify for placement or promotion to classifications levels CL 25 or CL 26 without further competition.
Employee Benefits
Employees of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court are entitled to similar benefits as other federal government employees, including:
- Federal health insurance benefits
- Group life insurance and long-term care options
- Flexible Benefits Program (pre-tax flexible spending for health care and dependent care)
- Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan, with employer matching)
- Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
- Paid annual and sick leave plus ten paid holidays per year
Application Info
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and application form AO-78 (available on the court’s website at www.waeb.uscourts.gov under Court Information/Court Job Openings) to personnel@waeb.uscourts.gov in PDF format. Please note Vacancy Announcement 25-02 on the subject line of the email. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications anticipated, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.