Deputy Clerk - Caroline General District Court

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk at Caroline General District Court. The role supports high-volume court operations, ensuring instructions are followed and legal documents are prepared accurately.

Responsibilities include drafting court documents, entering case data, scheduling matters, handling phones, assisting customers, and processing payments. Strong organization and money-handling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Court/business/office experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in office automation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents according to guidelines.
• Enter data into automated case management system.
• Schedule matters for court and prepare correspondence.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Office software proficiency

Money handling

Court experience

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$40,843.00

Location:Caroline General District Court

Agency Website:www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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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