Title: Courtroom Deputy Clerk - Chesterfield JDR

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: Negotiable to $40,042

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: 12th Dist. CSU Chesterfield

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Job Summary – Chesterfield Juvenile Court has a courtroom deputy clerk position available for the right applicant. This position works under the direction of the Post-Court Supervisor and ultimately reports to the Clerk of Court. The courtroom deputy clerk must uphold the Oath of Office and keep the work of the Chesterfield J&DR District Court in the strictest of confidence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities – Prepare and process all legal forms, research case problems, and interact with a variety of agencies. Ensure Court's instructions are executed, and documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies. Perform and multi-task in a fast-paced courtroom environment while working closely with judges. Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail are necessary in this position. This position requires subject matter expertise in the matters under the jurisdiction of the J&DR District Court. The incumbent must prepare court dockets, complete tasks as required following court hearings, and handle correspondence from multiple court-related agencies and attorneys. As a public-facing member of the court’s operation, empathy and trauma-informed customer service skills are crucial for success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified applicants must possess a can-do attitude, be able to meet strict deadlines, and handle a high volume of paperwork. Favored applicants will be self-motivated, be able to work independently as well as part of a team and manage changing priorities.

Additional Considerations

Preferred applicants will have attended college; have relevant judicial system experience in a similar position in a court setting; possess credible experience working in a trauma-informed environment; and have experience providing face-to-face customer service interactions in a challenging environment.

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: Valkyrie Moriconi

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.