Title: Deputy Clerk- Bedford JDR

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $40,042

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: 24th Dist. CSU Bedford

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Assigned to Court operational responsibilities, i.e., ensures Court’s instructions are executed and legal papers prepared with accuracy and in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures; assist with planning, scheduling, and monitoring activities to coincide with the needs of the Court, other criminal justice agencies and the public, both in the courtroom and in the office. The position will be cross trained for case entry, public relations at the clerk’s office window, and assisting the Judge in the courtroom with weekly dockets

Essential Duties & Responsibilities –

Position consists of answering telephones, assisting customers, preparing legal Court documents accurately and timely, providing assistance during Court proceedings, and completing work necessary to finalize case files.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; business courses preferred. Requires knowledge and skills of general office operations and procedures (i.e. typing, filing, data entry, and receipting payments). Verbal and written communications skills; automated records and word processing experience a plus. CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS A MUST!

Additional Considerations

A cover letter and resume are required with the application.

Most competitive applicants will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, strong organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and working in a team environment. Knowledge of court/criminal justice system is preferred but not 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.