Deputy Clerk - Alleghany CDC

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia - Alleghany Combined Court is seeking a Deputy Clerk to join a high-volume, fast-paced office. The role involves preparing court documents, data entry in the case management system, scheduling court matters, and handling payments with accuracy and in line with state and local policies.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School diploma or equivalent and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior court, business, or office-related experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong knowledge of office automation software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents in accordance with guidelines.
• Data entry in automated case management system; schedule court matters.
• Prepare correspondence, file documents, and maintain daily docket; attend court sessions.
• Answer phones and assist customers at the counter; process payments and receipts.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Personnel management

Money handling

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

Location:Alleghany Combined 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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