Job Details for Generalist Clerk - Administrative Services
| Court Name/Organization | Georgia Northern District Court |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia seeks high achievers interested in a long-term career in public service with the federal judiciary to serve as a generalist clerk in the exciting and growing city of Atlanta, Georgia. The candidate should be well-organized and detail-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to work with and serve the public. |
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 04/17/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 23 - CL 24 |
| Salary | $42,665 - $76,832 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 26-19 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Representative Duties May Include: The generalist clerk works in Administrative Services, reporting to the operations manager. This position shares duties between the Administrative and Intake Sections of the clerk’s office. In the Intake Section, the generalist clerk performs new case intake and cashier duties, processes copy requests and records searches and assists customers at the public counter. In Administrative Services, the generalist clerk answers telephone and other routine inquiries and provides assistance to the public, judges and chambers staff, other court support units, other courts, members of the bar, and the media. This position assists with attorney admissions and processes pro hac vice applications and attorney certificates of good standing. This position also is responsible for filing and for processing incoming and outgoing mail, to include documenting and properly transferring fees received in the mail. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications: The incumbent must be a motivated individual, proficient in word processing, and able to quickly learn new software systems. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is beneficial. At a minimum, the incumbent must be a high school graduate and have customer service experience. A skills test will be administered to qualified applicants prior to scheduling an interview.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those candidates who have a college degree.
Employee Benefits
- Accrual of paid vacation and sick leave days, based on length of service
- Eleven paid holidays during the year
- Pre-tax benefit programs (health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; parking reimbursement)
- Available group life insurance
- Telework (for qualified employees)
- Public transportation subsidy
- Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (with employer matching a percentage of employee’s contribution)
Miscellaneous
Representative Duties May Include: The generalist clerk works in Administrative Services, reporting to the operations manager. This position shares duties between the Administrative and Intake Sections of the clerk’s office. In the Intake Section, the generalist clerk performs new case intake and cashier duties, processes copy requests and records searches and assists customers at the public counter. In Administrative Services, the generalist clerk answers telephone and other routine inquiries and provides assistance to the public, judges and chambers staff, other court support units, other courts, members of the bar, and the media. This position assists with attorney admissions and processes pro hac vice applications and attorney certificates of good standing. This position also is responsible for filing and for processing incoming and outgoing mail, to include documenting and properly transferring fees received in the mail. Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Info
To apply for this position, qualified applicants should submit:
- Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and relevant experience
- Chronological resume including education, employment, and salary history
Submit your completed package as a single PDF electronically to: HR_GAND@gand.uscourts.gov
or via mail to:
U.S. District Court
Attn: Human Resources Manager, Vacancy #26-19
75 Ted Turner Drive, SW
Room 2013
Atlanta, GA 30303-3338
All applicants will be screened, and only the best qualified candidates will be invited for the skills assessment test. Interview and relocation expenses are not reimbursable.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.