Court Operations Clerk - Docketing & Customer Service

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Spotsylvania Courthouse (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) for Spotsylvania General District Court. This role handles docketing, data entry, and courtroom support under tight deadlines, ensuring documents are accurate and filed in accordance with policy.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, excellent customer service, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to multitask. Court experience and money-handling are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be detail-oriented, have data-entry experience, be organized, and be able to multitask.
• Excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software are required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines.
• Entering data into the automated case management system.
• Scheduling matters for court and preparing the daily docket.
• Filing court documents and preparing correspondence.
• Answering phones and assisting customers at the counter.
• Accessing fines and costs, collecting fines and costs, scanning and processing mail/correspondence.
• Multitasking and taking on additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) for Spotsylvania General District Court. This role handles docketing, data entry, and courtroom support under tight deadlines, ensuring documents are accurate and filed in accordance with policy.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, excellent customer service, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to multitask. Court experience and money-handling are a plus.