Deputy Clerk - Fredericksburg General District Court

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers invites applications for the Deputy Clerk position at Fredericksburg General District Court. The role supports high-volume, fast-paced court operations, ensuring accurate preparation of legal documents and adherence to state and local policies.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational skills, and experience with money handling and office software. Excellent written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents in accordance with guidelines and data entry in the case management system.
• Schedule matters for court, prepare correspondence, file documents, and prepare daily docket.
• Attend court sessions and assist with phones and counter service; receipting payments.
• Multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Office automation software

Money handling experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$40,042.00

Location:Fredericksburg 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 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 are 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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