Court Deputy Clerk: Fast-Paced Docket & Payments

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk for the Suffolk General District Court. The role focuses on high-volume, accurate court document preparation, data entry in the court management system, and scheduling matters for court.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with office software. The job involves phone and counter service, cash handling, and supporting court operations in a courthouse setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Most competitive applicants will have court, business, or office experience.
• Highly organized with strong time management and performance management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; advanced knowledge of office software required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents per guidelines and ensure accuracy.
• Enter data in the automated court management system.
• Schedule matters for court and prepare correspondence and filings.
• Manage daily docket and attend court sessions as required.
• Answer phones, assist customers at the counter, and receipting payments.

Skills

High School diploma

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Court management system

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk for the Suffolk General District Court. The role focuses on high-volume, accurate court document preparation, data entry in the court management system, and scheduling matters for court.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with office software. The job involves phone and counter service, cash handling, and supporting court operations in a courthouse setting.