Title: Deputy Clerk - Lexington/Rockbridge JDR

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $40,042

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: 25th Dist. CSU Lexington

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensures court instructions are executed, and legal documents are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies and procedures.

Must provide excellent customer service in person and by phone. Assist and back up other staff when needed. Process all cases within the jurisdiction of the J&DR Court for pre- and post-court purposes. To include case entry, updating, scheduling, and issuance of service to parties. Receipts payments, aids the judges in the courtroom when needed, and updates paperwork after court proceedings, ensuring post-court requirements regarding assessment fines and costs and disposition notices are met. Position requires meeting frequent deadlines in accordance with statutory requirements; must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management. Must be able to lift 15 lbs. occasionally, bending and stooping for filing purposes. Training and work-related education are provided.

Minimum Qualifications

Most competitive applicants will have court experience, legal and judicial knowledge, and will demonstrate competence in the area of responsibility as well as automated financial and records management systems and personal computers. Must be detail–oriented and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is required.

Additional Considerations

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; college or business school courses are preferred.

State Application, Resume, and Cover Letter Required.

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.