Deputy Clerk - Danville General District Court

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk for Danville General District Court. The role involves preparing court documents, data entry in the case management system, and scheduling matters for court.

Responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers, and handling fines and payments. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Court, business, or office experience preferred.
• Highly organized with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of office automation systems and computer software.
• Court experience and money handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents according to guidelines.
• Data entry in automated case management system.
• Schedule matters for court and prepare daily docket.
• Prepare correspondence and file court documents; attend court sessions.
• Answer phones and assist customers; assess fines and receipting payments.
• multitask and take additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Office software

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: Danville 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 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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