Title: Deputy Clerk- Arlington GDC
State Role Title: Deputy Clerk
Hiring Range: $48,207
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Supreme Court
Location: Arlington General District Ct
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Arlington County General District Court is seeking a dynamic individual for a position that requires strong multitasking abilities, exceptional interpersonal skills, and customer service. The position requires an individual to discuss and explain complex courtroom procedures and policies to the public by phone or in person. Furthermore, the position requires daily interaction with judges, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel. If you are looking for a highly rewarding, yet challenging position, a career opportunity awaits you at the Arlington County General District Court.
Job Summary:
This position (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume office with frequent deadlines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for assessing fines and costs accurately; accepting and receipting payments; processing and filing court documents; answering phone inquiries; and handling a wide range of complex clerical tasks as well as data entry; alpha/numeric filing. The qualified candidate is committed to interacting with the public, external or internal agencies and divisions in a friendly, courteous, and patient manner.
Minimum Qualifications
High school degree required. Some higher education a plus. SKILLS: detail-oriented, highly accurate, and excellent at follow-up and juggling competing priorities in a fast-paced office. Organizational skills; Bi-lingual skills a plus, but not required. Must have the ability to explain procedures in a clear and easy to understand manner in person and on the phone. Experience handling money is highly desirable. Courtroom knowledge and experience a plus. Must be able to do data entry at 35 WPM while answering a multi-line phone system. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: lifting, bending to retrieve files going up and down stairs. Standing for several hours when serving customers at the service counter.
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.