Job Details for Case Administrator
| Court Name/Organization | Mississippi Southern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi is accepting applications for a position of Case Administrator in the Clerk’s Office in Gulfport, Mississippi. |
| Location | Gulfport, MS |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/20/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 25 |
| Salary | $49,361 - $61,207 |
| Announcement Number | MSSD-2026-02 |
Position Description
- Review filed documents for conformity with rules and regulations
- Perform Quality Control on attorney and chambers docketed entries
- Perform civil docketing by applying the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Uniform Local Civil Rules
- Process daily filings and distribute judgments and orders pursuant to the Internal Procedures of the Clerk's Office
- Check for prior or prohibited filings. Verify attorney’s authority to practice
- Monitor for release of exhibits and sealed documents
- Verify and issue process
- Manage progression of assigned cases to final disposition
- Perform criminal docketing by applying the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and rules of the Speedy Trial Act
- Perform Quality Control on criminal cases and monitor assigned cases to ensure completion of required procedural steps
- Provide procedural or case information to the public, attorneys, and the court
- Transmit records to the appropriate court. Ensure event codes are entered accurately.
- Open new cases in the court’s electronic filing system
- Respond to inquiries and requests by providing assistance and support to chambers, the public, the Administrative Office, and other court units
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To meet the minimum requirements for this position, applicant must:
- Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and must have two years of general experience and at least one year of specialized experience requiring regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives or law and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software; such experience is commonly encountered in a legal-related field such as found in a law office or clerk's office of a federal, state or local court
- Possess the ability to operate electronic data and word processing equipment
- Possess a good knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammatical usage, and legal terminology and be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Consistently perform all duties of the office in a professional and friendly manner in working with the public and court staff
- Reside within reasonable daily commuting distance of the U.S. Courthouse in Gulfport, Mississippi
Employee Benefits
The Judiciary offers a generous benefits package which includes:
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick and annual leave
- Medical insurance options (requires employee contribution)
- Life insurance options (requires employee contribution)
- Retirement options including participation in the Thrift Saving Plans (tax deferred or Roth retirement savings)
- Long term disability plan options
- Flexible spending account options
Miscellaneous
- Review filed documents for conformity with rules and regulations
- Perform Quality Control on attorney and chambers docketed entries
- Perform civil docketing by applying the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Uniform Local Civil Rules
- Process daily filings and distribute judgments and orders pursuant to the Internal Procedures of the Clerk's Office
- Check for prior or prohibited filings. Verify attorney’s authority to practice
- Monitor for release of exhibits and sealed documents
- Verify and issue process
- Manage progression of assigned cases to final disposition
- Perform criminal docketing by applying the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and rules of the Speedy Trial Act
- Perform Quality Control on criminal cases and monitor assigned cases to ensure completion of required procedural steps
- Provide procedural or case information to the public, attorneys, and the court
- Transmit records to the appropriate court. Ensure event codes are entered accurately.
- Open new cases in the court’s electronic filing system
- Respond to inquiries and requests by providing assistance and support to chambers, the public, the Administrative Office, and other court units
- Perform other duties as assigned
Application Info
Applications should be received by close of business Feb. 6, 2026, but the position is open until filled. Qualified applicants should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter and resume of qualifications, education and employment experience, including references; and
- A completed Application for Judicial Branch Employment (AO 78)
Applications should be submitted via email (preferred) to hr_manager@mssd.uscourts.gov (subject: Case Administrator – MSSD-2026-02). When submitting via email, documents should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Alternatively, applications can be submitted by mail or hand delivery to:
Arthur Johnston, Clerk
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
501 E. Court St., Suite 2.500
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Envelope should reference MSSD-2026-02 and should be marked confidential.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.