The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board or BVA). The Court reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Court's review of Board decisions is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties, which are presented in a written brief, with oral argument generally held only in cases presenting new legal issues.
To qualify for the position of Appeals Processing Clerk, an applicant must be a high school graduate, or the equivalent. Possession of an undergraduate degree is preferred and must have the following experience: CS Grade Level Years of General Experience Years of Specialized Experience Total Years of Experience 7 2 2 4 8 2 3 5 9 2 4 6 Note: One year of the required experience (specialized, if that is required at the grade level) must have been at, or equivalent to, the next lower grade in the federal service. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: General experience is defined as progressively responsible experience that provides evidence that the applicant has (1) a good understanding of the methods and administrative machinery for accomplishing the work of an organization; (2) the ability to analyze problems and assess the practical implications of alternate solutions; (3) the ability to communicate with others, orally and in writing; and (4) the capacity to employ the knowledge, skills and abilities in the resolution of problems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible legal experience requiring the routine use of keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Such experience is commonly encountered in courts, law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, corporate headquarters, or personnel/payroll operations, etc. Case management experience in a federal or state court is required and knowledge of CM-ECF and electronic case management is preferred. NOTE: The selectee will be subject to a one-year probationary period.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Appeals Processing Clerk is responsible for managing all cases pertaining to his or her terminal digit assignment from 30 days after initial docketing until procedural or merits termination. The incumbent verifies and enters event information in an automated case management electronic case management system(s) by selecting appropriate entry codes or by creating a tailored entry. The incumbent determines if documents meet requirements of rules; if not, incumbent will return documents and describe corrective action. The incumbent establishes and monitors due dates for subsequent actions; when due dates are not met, the incumbent notifies appropriate court officials or issues show cause orders. The incumbent identifies documents that require special handling and refers them to appropriate court personnel with minimum delay. The incumbent interacts with chambers staff, other Clerk's Office staff, members of the Bar, the General Counsel's office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the public. The incumbent acts on uncontested motions by electronically granting them, as delegated, or by referral to supervisors. The incumbent issues routine notices and orders to move cases forward. The incumbent prepares orders for the Clerk and other supervisors' signatures as prescribed by the standard operating procedures (SOPs).