Clerk - Highland CDC

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Monterey (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Clerk of Court I at Highland Combined Court to oversee court resources, public service, budgeting, and case processing systems. The role emphasizes accurate financial management and compliance with laws to support the court and criminal justice agencies.

The position requires a high school diploma (college degree preferred) with strong leadership, public relations, HR, and tech skills, including case management and word processing, to provide timely,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree or court experience preferred.
• Experience at supervisory/management level in a court, business, or office setting preferred.
• Competence in public relations, HR, recruitment, management, training, evaluation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee court resources, service to the public, and compliance with laws.
• Manage finances, budgets, staffing, and case processing systems.
• Ensure high-quality customer service and coordination with justice agencies.

Skills

Public relations

Human resources

Recruitment

Management

Training

Evaluation

Case management software

Word processing

Education

High school diploma

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Office software suites

Job description

Title:

Clerk of Court I

State Role Title:

Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:

$49,985.00

Location:

Highland Combined Court

Agency Website:

www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties

The Clerk of Court is the chief administrative officer for the court and is responsible for the management and application of court resources. Position includes authority over service to the public, financial performance, staffing, budgets, and case processing systems. Clerk monitors procedures to provide high-quality customer service, comply with the law, and meet the needs of the court and criminal justice agencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Clerk is responsible for financial management, staffing, budget development, efficient caseload processing, and courteous service to the public. In addition to supervisory and administrative responsibilities, the clerk is also an integral part of the workforce in case processing and all other tasks connected with the functioning of the office in order to provide timely public service.

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess: A high school diploma is required; a college degree or experience in the court system is preferred. Experience at the supervisory or management level in a court, business, or office setting is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in public relations, human resources, recruitment, management, training and evaluation, computerized case management and word processing, and regulatory and statutory compliance are preferred. The successful candidate will have demonstrated competence in areas of responsibility listed above as well as automated financial and records management systems, personal computers, and software applications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office and courtroom setting. Duties require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and operate standard office equipment. The employee may be required to lift or carry items weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]