Title: Deputy Clerk
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: $48,207 + 15% County Salary Supplement
Location: Prince William General District Court
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Additional Detail
Job Duties
Under general supervision of the Clerk of Court or designee, the Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) performs a wide variety of clerical, courtroom, financial, and administrative support duties for the Court by following established policies and procedures based upon Virginia statues, rules and local ordinances. While working in a high-volume office with frequent deadlines, the duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to data entry, receipting payments, answering phones, and providing customer service.
This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.
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 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