Title: Deputy Clerk - Roanoke City General District Court

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $40,042

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: CSU 23 A - Roanoke

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk is assigned caseload processing and operational responsibilities in a high-volume office, including records management, cash processing and customer service to the public. Ensures court instructions are executed and legal documents are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Duties include but not limited to preparing and finalizing dockets, courtroom assignment, data entry, assess and receipt fines, costs, filing court documents, provide verbal and written responses to attorneys, judges, other criminal justice agencies and the public. The successful candidate will also prepare court orders, provide in-court coverage, and perform related work as assigned.

This position offers competitive benefits package; vacation, 12 paid holidays, sick leave, health and life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, and short and long-term disability.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. The candidate must possess the ability to professionally interact with diverse customers, attorneys, law enforcement, various other agencies, and the general public. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills, be detailed oriented and have the skills to multitask.

Additional Considerations

College degree preferred. Most competitive applicants will have some court, business or office related experience in clerical or secretarial positions with competence in office operations and procedures such as data entry, personal computer and working with software programs.

Applicants must apply online. To be considered, a fully completed state application, résumé, and cover letter are required. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please do not call or email to check the status of your application.

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: Charlisa Clarke

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.