Senior Assistant Clerk

Commonwealth of Virginia; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal organization in Chesterfield seeks a highly motivated individual to supervise and train assistant clerks. The role involves processing docket work and ensuring compliance with established procedures. Candidates must possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and experience with Microsoft Office is required. This position is office-based with an option for telework after six months, providing an opportunity to influence quality standards and efficiency in legal work.

Qualifications

• Proven self-starter who is dependable and organized.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and proficient with databases.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and review work of assistant clerks.
• Process docket work for assigned bar counsel.
• Resolve issues in consultation with the Clerk of the Disciplinary System.
• Recommend and implement processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Strong verbal and written communication

Proof-reading skills

Ability to prioritize and organize work

Effective working relationships

Experience with Microsoft Word

Experience with Excel

Experience with Adobe Acrobat

Proficiency with databases

Job description

Job Duties

The Virginia State Bar is looking for a highly motivated individual to supervise, train, and review the work of assistant clerks, while processing docket work for assigned bar counsel. In this role, you will ensure that case records and documents are processed correctly, consistently, and timely according to established policies and procedures. In consultation with the Clerk of the Disciplinary System, you will resolve issues that arise, and you will recommend and implement processes to improve efficiency and quality standard.  You will also apply leadership skills by providing helpful coaching to staff; handling conflict and differences fairly and constructively; and leading by example. This position is required to work in the Richmond office. Employees are eligible to telework one day per week after six months.

Minimum Qualifications

• a proven self-starter who is dependable, detail-oriented and organized
• critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• exceptional proof‑reading skills
• demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work, exercise good judgment, take initiative, and work under pressure and within tight timelines
• demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships
• experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat and proficiency with databases and other computer processes
• the ability to learn and apply Supreme Court of Virginia Rules and Regulations
• successful completion of criminal background check

Special Instructions

DO NOT COMPLETE A STATE APPLICATION. Send cover letter and resume to

Contact Information

Name : VSB HR office

Phone : [phone]

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