Deputy Clerk- Gloucester JDR

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

Job summary

Supreme Court of Virginia in Gloucester/Mathews/Middlesex J&DR Court seeks a Deputy Clerk to handle high-volume docketing, document preparation, and court support with accuracy and in line with policies.

This role requires a High School diploma, strong organizational and communication skills, experience in office settings, and familiarity with office software. Responsibilities include preparing court documents, data entry, scheduling, answering phones, and assisting customers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; court/office experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents in accordance with guidelines.
• Data entry into automated case management system; daily docket preparation.
• Schedule matters for court; file court documents; prepare correspondence.

Skills

Organized

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Court management system

Job description

Title

Deputy Clerk

State Role Title

Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range

$40,843

Location

Gloucester/Mathews/Middlesex J&DR 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

Email: [e-mail]