Deputy Clerk - Alexandria General District Court

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk in Alexandria General District Court. The role involves handling high-volume, deadline-driven tasks and ensuring accurate preparation of legal documents in line with state/local policies.

Responsibilities include court document prep, data entry, scheduling, correspondence, filing, docket prep, attending sessions, and assisting customers. Strong organization, money handling, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents according to guidelines.
• Data entry in automated case management system.
• Schedule matters for court and prepare correspondence.
• File court documents and prepare daily docket; attend court sessions.
• Answer phones and assist customers at the counter; assess fines and costs; receipt payments.

Skills

Court experience

Money handling

Time management

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$49,171

Location:Alexandria 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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