Court Clerk I: Administrative & Records Support

City-of-Portsmouth,-Nh; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portsmouth in Virginia seeks a clerical professional to support criminal and civil trial processes, probate of estates, and land recordation. The role reports to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and involves greeting the public, data entry, report generation, and processing licenses and oaths.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and a few years of office experience; familiarity with court procedures and accuracy is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to three years of administrative office work experience.
• Previous clerical work experience in the Clerk of Circuit Court office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public and provide administrative support (word processing, data entry, report generation).
• Issue concealed handgun permits, marriage licenses, administer notary oaths and related duties.
• Screen inquiries by phone or in person and route to proper sources as needed.
• Prepare and maintain files, process payments, and manage information requests.
• Schedule maintenance for office equipment and provide information packages to customers.

Skills

Greeting public

Data entry

Word processing

Typing accuracy

Independent judgement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Portsmouth in Virginia seeks a clerical professional to support criminal and civil trial processes, probate of estates, and land recordation. The role reports to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and involves greeting the public, data entry, report generation, and processing licenses and oaths.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and a few years of office experience; familiarity with court procedures and accuracy is valued.