Title: Deputy Clerk - Colonial Heights GDC
State Role Title: Deputy Clerk
Hiring Range: Negotiable up to $40,042.00
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Supreme Court
Location: 12th Dist. CSU Colonial Hghts
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Colonial Heights General District Court is seeking a career minded, team player to join our staff. The Deputy Clerk (grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a fast paced, high-volume office with frequent critical deadlines. This position must ensure court’s instructions are executed and legal documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies.
Handle a wide range of complex clerical and financial tasks, assist in the validation and accuracy of court disposition documents; act as an information liaison between the court and the public; receipt fines and costs; enter summonses, process, file and scan court documents. The selected individual must possess sound problem resolution skills; deliver a high degree of customer service to the public and interfacing agencies; management of competing priorities; detailed oriented; possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a positive can-do attitude. If you are committed to providing excellent customer service to a diverse population, enjoy working in a fast- paced high-volume office with tight deadlines, in a team environment, then you will enjoy the challenges this position provides.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred. Most competitive applicants will have knowledge of the court/criminal justice system; excellent clerical skills, verbal and written communication and experience with in-person customer service. Candidate must be highly organized; able to follow and explain procedures, proven ability to multitask, time management skills and handle all types of money transactions. Punctual, reliable attendance and positive attitude a must. Must have accurate data entry skills. Physical Requirements: Lift up to 30lbs, bending to retrieve files and standing for long periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience - Most competitive applicants will have knowledge of the court/criminal justice system. Advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software.
Additional Considerations
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.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Xavier Callistro
Phone: No Calls
Email: Humanresources@vacourts.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.