Deputy Clerk | Accomack General District Court

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk for the Accomack General District Court to handle high-volume, deadline-driven tasks. Responsibilities include preparing court documents, data entry, scheduling, filing, docket prep, and attending sessions.

Strong organization and money-handling skills are essential. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, court or office experience, and proficiency in office software.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office related experience.
• Applicants should be highly organized and possess significant knowledge, skills, and abilities in personnel management, time management, and performance management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software required.
• Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines and data entry in automated case management systems.
• Schedule matters for court, prepare correspondence, and file court documents.
• Perform daily docket preparation and attend court sessions.
• Answer phones and assist customers at the counter; assess fines and costs and receipt payments.
• Multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Court experience

Money handling

Office software

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office automation systems

Computer software

Job description

Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $40,843 + $3,000 Annual County Supplement

Location: Accomack General District Court

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Additional Detail

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensures court’s instructions are executed and legal documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, daily docket preparation and attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, assessing fines and costs, and receipting payments. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office related experience. Applicants should be highly organized and possess significant knowledge, skills, and abilities in personnel management, time management, and performance management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software required. Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office and courtroom setting. Duties require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and operate standard office equipment. The employee may be required to lift or carry items weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Contact Information

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