Court Records & Public Services Clerk

County of Culpeper; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Culpeper is seeking an administrative staff member for the Office of the Circuit Court to assist the Clerk of Court. The role involves recording, filing, indexing and maintaining court records in accordance with state and local regulations, and processing land records and new court cases.

The position also handles marriage licenses, notary certificates, court costs, and responses to the public. Strong organizational and customer service skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma with relevant experience in records maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties associated with recording, filing, indexing and maintaining court records in accordance with State and local regulations and requirements.
• Receives and records land records
• Opens new court cases
• Issues services to proper Sheriff’s office
• Index, scans and assigns documents for inclusion in official public record keeping system
• Provides assistance to the public
• Issues marriage licenses and notary certificates
• Collects court costs and restitution
• Processes civil and/or criminal court orders
• Receives concealed weapon permit applications
• Answers the telephone and takes messages for select staff members

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Court procedures

Customer service

Office equipment

Teamwork

Technology literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

County of Culpeper is seeking an administrative staff member for the Office of the Circuit Court to assist the Clerk of Court. The role involves recording, filing, indexing and maintaining court records in accordance with state and local regulations, and processing land records and new court cases.

The position also handles marriage licenses, notary certificates, court costs, and responses to the public. Strong organizational and customer service skills are essential for success in this role.