Deputy Clerk - Chesapeake GDC

Supreme Court of Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Supreme Court of Virginia seeks a Deputy Clerk for the Chesapeake General District Court. The role handles high-volume clerical tasks, prepares court documents, manages case data, and supports judges and attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience with office software. Money handling experience is preferred and duties include customer service and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Court, business, or office-related experience preferred.
• Highly organized with strong time and performance management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software.
• Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents according to guidelines.
• Enter data in automated case management system.
• Schedule matters for court and prepare correspondence.
• File court documents and prepare daily docket.
• Attend court sessions and assist judges and attorneys.
• Answer phones and assist customers at the counter.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Money handling experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office automation software

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$40,843

Location:Chesapeake 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 prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies. The Deputy Clerk performs a wide range of clerical, administrative, and courtroom support duties in support of court operations. In addition to assisting Judges and Attorneys. This position is responsible for accurate case processing, records management, customer service, and compliance with established statutes, court rules, administrative policies, and procedures.

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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