Deputy Clerk - Albemarle General District Court

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk for Albemarle General District Court. The role involves preparing court documents, entering data into the automated case management system, scheduling matters for court, and handling filings and payments with accuracy and adherence to policies.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and experience with office software.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office-related experience.
• Excellent 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.
• Automated case management system data entry and daily docket preparation.
• Scheduling matters for court and attending court sessions.
• Filing court documents and receipting payments.
• Answering phones and assisting customers at the counter.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent written and verbal komunik?

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated case management system

Office software

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$40,843.00

Location:Albemarle 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 the court's instructions are executed and legal documents are 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 are 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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