| Location | Chesterfield, VA |
Title: Deputy Clerk
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: $40,843.00
Location: Chesterfield General District Court
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Additional Detail
Job Duties
The Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities and ensures the court's instructions are executed and legal papers are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, including warrants in debt, garnishments, and unlawful detainers. Automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, filing of court documents, daily docket preparation, attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, and processing incoming mail. Must be dependable, have a strong work ethic, be able to multitask, and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management in an extremely high-volume court.
Minimum Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will possess:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask. Excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software are required. Prior civil experience and a background in legal/law firm services are preferred.
Contact Information
Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov