Title: Deputy Clerk - Patrick County General District Court
State Role Title: Deputy Clerk
Hiring Range: $40,042
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Supreme Court
Location: CSU 21 - Patrick Co.
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Deputy Clerk is assigned operational responsibilities in a high volume, fast paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensures court's instructions are executed and legal documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies.
Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry/updating, scheduling court hearings, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, daily docket preparation and attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers in person, assessing fines and costs, scanning, mail pick up/delivery and receipting payments. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
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 time and performance management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills required. This position requires reliable attendance and performance. Must consider the court schedule and staff availability prior to scheduling time off. Will be required to read, agree to abide by, and sign the provided handbook at the time of accepting the position, should an offer be extended. Completed state application is required.
Additional Considerations
Court office experience is most preferred. Experience handling money is also preferred. Along with the required state application, cover letter and resume is preferred.
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: Charlisa Clarke
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.