Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $48, 207.00

Pay Band: 8

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 looking for a dynamic individual that is looking for a position that requires strong multi-tasking abilities, exceptional inner-personal skills, and customer service. Position requires an individual to discuss and explain complicated courtroom procedures and policies to the public through phone or in person. Furthermore, 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. This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short-and long-term disability.

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

State application, resume and a cover letter are required. TO BE CONSIDERED, A STATE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED. Applicants must apply online. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position. No phone calls or e-mails regarding application status.

How to Apply:
Please apply online via the Recruitment Management System (RMS) website:
http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/

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.

The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Applicants who need accommodations for an interview should request this in advance. All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check before being offered employment.

Contact Information

Name: Richette Howell

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.