Job Details for Bankruptcy Generalist
| Court Name/Organization | Pennsylvania Eastern Bankruptcy Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Bankruptcy Generalist Clerk for its divisional offices located in Philadelphia and Reading, PA. The Bankruptcy Generalist performs various functions within the Clerk’s office. |
| Location | Reading, PA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/20/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 24 - CL 25 |
| Salary | $49,256 - $88,445 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.paeb.uscourts.gov/employment/ |
| Announcement Number | 26-01 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Representative Duties:
- The Bankruptcy Generalist position is cross trained in different areas of the Clerk’s Office with its main focus on the Operations Department
- Assist customers at the intake counter. Receive-stamp all incoming documents.
- Communicate fees, receive payments, and issue receipts
- Prepare and process outgoing mail daily. Open and route incoming mail as needed.
- Provide excellent customer service when responding to inquiries on case status, archive information, court procedures and/or aiding the public. Assist the public in the use of computerized databases. Answer and route incoming calls to the appropriate person or department.
- Analyze electronically filed claims for basic case information for quality control
- Communicate effectively with team members, the public, the bar, and the court
- Scan and convert all documents filed over the counter into image files. Maintain documents in the appropriate location.
- Assist the public with electronic and paper files. Research case information when necessary. Operate a variety of copying and records equipment.
- Cross train in other areas of the court and perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience: 1-3 years of customer service experience preferred
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Windows OS and MS Office
- Core Competencies: Strong oral communication skills with the ability to provide procedural guidance without offering legal advice. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a reliable record of attendance.
Employee Benefits
The Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Court employees are considered at‐will and are not covered by federal civil service rules. However, the court offers an excellent work environment and great benefits. These benefits include some of the following:
- 13 days paid for the annual leave days during the first three years employment
- 20 annual leave days after three years
- 26 annual leave days after 15 years
- 13 days paid sick leave per year
- 11 paid Federal Holidays per year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance
- Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program
- Federal Employees Retirement System
- Tax-deferred and Roth retirement savings and investment plan under the Thrift Savings Plan
- Long-Term Care Insurance Program
- Flexible Spending Program
- Virtual Learning, including the Judicial Online University
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Miscellaneous
Representative Duties:
- The Bankruptcy Generalist position is cross trained in different areas of the Clerk’s Office with its main focus on the Operations Department
- Assist customers at the intake counter. Receive-stamp all incoming documents.
- Communicate fees, receive payments, and issue receipts
- Prepare and process outgoing mail daily. Open and route incoming mail as needed.
- Provide excellent customer service when responding to inquiries on case status, archive information, court procedures and/or aiding the public. Assist the public in the use of computerized databases. Answer and route incoming calls to the appropriate person or department.
- Analyze electronically filed claims for basic case information for quality control
- Communicate effectively with team members, the public, the bar, and the court
- Scan and convert all documents filed over the counter into image files. Maintain documents in the appropriate location.
- Assist the public with electronic and paper files. Research case information when necessary. Operate a variety of copying and records equipment.
- Cross train in other areas of the court and perform other duties as assigned
Application Info
Email cover letter and resume to the following in PDF format to: PAEB_Bankruptcy_generalist@paeb.uscourts.gov
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.