Deputy Clerk - Chesapeake GDC

Job Description

Title: Deputy Clerk
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: $40,843
Location: Chesapeake General District Court
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type:  General Public - G
Additional Detail

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced office with frequent deadlines.  Ensures the court’s instructions are executed and legal documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies. The Deputy Clerk performs a wide range of clerical, administrative, and courtroom support duties in support of court operations. In addition to assisting Judges and Attorneys. This position is responsible for accurate case processing, records management, customer service, and compliance with established statutes, court rules, administrative policies, and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, daily docket preparation, and attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, assessing fines and costs, and receipting payments. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will possess:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office-related experience. Applicants should be highly organized and possess significant knowledge, skills, and abilities in personnel management, time management, and performance management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software are required. Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office and courtroom setting. Duties require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and operate standard office equipment. The employee may be required to lift or carry items weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Contact Information
Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov