Court Operations Specialist — Docket & Records

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk in Harrisonburg as part of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The role supports court operations, handles filings from initiation to finalization, and delivers accurate documents per policy. Strong attention to detail and customer service are essential.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with potential college coursework. Experience in a busy office and proficiency with Microsoft Office are preferred; salary falls

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college strongly preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume office environment with data entry and customer service is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Enter case filings into a Case Management System from initiation to finalization, including filing and docketing.
• Process correspondence and court forms; provide customer service by phone and in person to public, attorneys, and agencies.
• Assess fines and costs; receipt financial transactions and perform cash reconciliation.
• Support in-court requirements and maintain court files; set hearing dates and prepare/distribute orders.
• Must multitask and adapt to potentially sensitive or traumatic case details.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Office administration

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Case management software

Data entry systems

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk in Harrisonburg as part of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The role supports court operations, handles filings from initiation to finalization, and delivers accurate documents per policy. Strong attention to detail and customer service are essential.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with potential college coursework. Experience in a busy office and proficiency with Microsoft Office are preferred; salary falls