Deputy Clerk- Augusta JDR

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia careers is seeking a Deputy Clerk for Augusta Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. This position involves handling high-volume court operations, preparing documents, and ensuring accuracy in accordance with state and local policies.

The Deputy Clerk will perform data entry in automated systems, manage daily dockets, and assist the public by answering phones and handling payments while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; court/business/office experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software; experience with money handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents per guidelines and input data into the case management system.
• Schedule court matters, file documents, and prepare daily dockets; attend court sessions.
• Answer phones, assist customers at the counter, assess fines and costs, and receipting payments.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated case management system

Job description

Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $40,843

Location: Augusta Juvenile and Domestic Relations 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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