Title: Deputy Clerk- Henrico JDR

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: Negotiable to $40,042 + $4,000/year supplement from the locality County

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: 14th Dist. Henrico

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Henrico Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court has a deputy clerk position available for the right applicant. This position works under the direction of a supervisor and ultimately reports to the Clerk of Court. The Deputy Clerk must uphold the Oath of Office and keep the work of the Henrico J&DR District Court in the strictest of confidence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities –

Duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines; utilizing automated case management data entry and scanning systems, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, preparing dockets for court; interacting professionally with the general public, attorneys and other court-related agencies; assessing court costs and receipting monies for payment; data entry to include docketing cases and noticing parties for hearings in an accurate and timely fashion; answering phones courteously and with the ability to give accurate information to callers. Qualified applicants must possess a can-do attitude, be able to meet strict deadlines, and handle a high volume of paperwork. This position may require overtime. Candidate should have proven record of reliable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Applicants should be highly detail-oriented, accurate, and possess significant knowledge, skill and abilities toward time management and customer service in a challenging environment. Applicant must have the ability to explain procedures in a clear and easy to understand manner, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and have an advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software, specifically in Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Preferred applicants will have judicial system experience in the Commonwealth of Virginia, legal experience, professional office experience, customer service experience, and prior experience in a trauma-informed environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: lifting up to 25 lbs, bending to retrieve files, long periods of sitting and/or standing

Additional Considerations

A typing test will be performed at the interview.

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: Val 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.