Job Details for Case Administrator
| Court Name/Organization | South Carolina Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina is seeking applicants for a full-time Case Administrator in its Columbia office. The position offers an excellent opportunity to start or continue a career in federal service. The Clerk’s Office consists of employees located in three divisions throughout the district (Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville) who support the bankruptcy judges. |
| Location | Columbia, SC |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/15/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 24 - CL 25 |
| Salary | $44,701 - $80,265 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.scb.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 26-01 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Reporting to the Operations Manager, Case Administrators perform a variety of tasks to support the court’s functions. A Case Administrator manages the progression of bankruptcy cases and related proceedings from case opening to final disposition by maintaining the official case records, monitoring the completion of the required procedural steps, and verifying the accuracy of documents filed using the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) docketing system. Case Administrators perform docketing, noticing, and administrative and clerical tasks. They also provide excellent customer service when responding to inquiries on case status and general office support, and communicate regularly with court staff, attorn
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- A minimum of one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical or administrative procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and verbal and written communications skills
- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Microsoft Office products
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others, provide customer service, and resolve difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures
- Ability to adapt and learn new technologies
- Dependable, with a commitment to attendance and punctuality
- Exceptional customer service skills and proficiency in multi-tasking, prioritizing duties, and time management
- Ability to exercise initiative in handling problems encountered while performing assigned duties
- A professional appearance and demeanor are required; applicants must be generally cordial, responsive, professional, and helpful to others including litigants without counsel
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Specialized Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a federal or state court system or a legal work environment specializing in bankruptcy
- Familiarity with CM/ECF
Employee Benefits
Benefits Include:
- Accrual of paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Telework opportunities
- 40-hour work week
- Participation in the federal pension program
- Employer-matching contributions (up to 5%) to the federal employee retirement savings plan (similar to 401K)
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- In-house fitness facility
- Retirees may carry insurance plans into retirement while paying the same premiums as employees
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- For more information on the Judiciary’s competitive benefits, visit www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits
Miscellaneous
Reporting to the Operations Manager, Case Administrators perform a variety of tasks to support the court’s functions. A Case Administrator manages the progression of bankruptcy cases and related proceedings from case opening to final disposition by maintaining the official case records, monitoring the completion of the required procedural steps, and verifying the accuracy of documents filed using the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) docketing system. Case Administrators perform docketing, noticing, and administrative and clerical tasks. They also provide excellent customer service when responding to inquiries on case status and general office support, and communicate regularly with court staff, attorn
Application Info
- All qualification requirements must be met when the application is filed.
- Qualified applicants must submit all of the following documents (please submit only requested documents):
- a current, detailed resume with three professional references
- a letter of interest explaining how your experience relates to the position requirements,
- the Judicial Branch Federal Employment Application (Form AO-78)
- Qualified applicants must submit their application packets as one PDF to scbc_employment@scb.uscourts.gov with the email subject titled “Vacancy 26-01.” All required documents must be submitted to be considered for this opportunity; incomplete packets will not be considered.
- Qualified applicants will be screened and selected based on experience, education, and training.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina is not authorized to reimburse candidates for interview or relocation expenses. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must complete a background check investigation, including an FBI fingerprint check. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.