Title: Deputy Clerk - Chesterfield JDR

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $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

Under the supervision of the Clerk of Court or designee, performs a wide variety of customer service, courtroom, and administrative support duties for the Court by following established policies and procedures based on Virginia statues, rules, and local ordinances.
The Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high volume, fast paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensure court instructions are executed and legal documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities – Duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, daily docket preparation and attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, assessing fines and costs, and receipt payments. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. 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. 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.

Additional Considerations

The judicial branch offers great benefits and long-term career opportunities for the right candidate. Applicants with a sincere desire to serve the citizens of Chesterfield County are encouraged to apply. All applicants will be subject to a criminal background investigation and must maintain the highest levels of integrity. State application and resume required. STATE APPLICATION MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Applicants must apply online. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position. No phone calls or emails regarding application status.

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.