Deputy Clerk - Bristol General District Court

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk in Bristol General District Court. The position supports high-volume court operations, prepares and files court documents, handles case management entry, and assists the public with inquiries.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience with office software. This public service job is based in Bristol and involves court duties and money handling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Court, business, or office experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents according to established guidelines.
• Data entry into automated case management system.
• Schedule matters for court and prepare correspondence.
• File court documents and prepare daily docket.
• Attend court sessions and assist in proceedings.
• Answer phones and assist customers at the counter.
• Assess fines and costs and receipt payments.
• Multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Highly organized

Written and verbal communication

Office automation systems

Money handling

Court experience

Time management

Performance management

Personnel management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software proficiency

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$40,843

Location:Bristol 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.

Phone calls regarding application status will not be permitted.

Contact Information

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