Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $48,207.00 & 20% County Supplement

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: Loudoun General District Court

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk will perform a wide range of clerical duties including, but not limited to,
interaction with the public and other agencies via in person customer service at the front counter as well as via telephone. Must be able to explain complex policies and procedures efficiently. Additional duties my include case management data entry, intake and review of court documents, preparing detailed court documents and correspondence in accordance with established guidelines, preparing court dockets, assisting the Judge in the courtroom, assessing court costs and fines, post court processing of cases to include scheduling and issuing of post court documents, and other responsibilities as assigned by management.

The Deputy Clerk will perform a wide range of clerical duties including, but not limited to,
interaction with the public and other agencies via in person customer service at the front counter as well as via telephone. Must be able to explain complex policies and procedures efficiently. Additional duties my include case management data entry, intake and review of court documents, preparing detailed court documents and correspondence in accordance with established guidelines, preparing court dockets, assisting the Judge in the courtroom, assessing court costs and fines, post court processing of cases to include scheduling and issuing of post court documents, and other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Desired skills for the position are experience in customer service, money handling, general office related skills such as filing, data entry, and working a multi-line phone system.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience-
The most competitive applicants will possess experience working in the legal field such as an attorney’s office or previous court experience.

Additional Considerations

Applicants must apply online; we do not accept documents via mail or email. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position. No phone calls or e-mails regarding application status.

The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Applicants who need accommodations for an interview should request this in advance by emailing humanresources@vacourts.gov.

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: Richette Howell

Phone: No calls

Email: rhowell@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.