Deputy Clerk - Norfolk GDC

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Norfolk seeks a Deputy Clerk for the General District Court. The position handles high-volume, fast-paced office tasks, prepares court documents, and supports daily docket management.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, experience with office systems, and money handling; court experience is preferred. Email: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office-related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of office automation systems are required.
• Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents in accordance with guidelines and data entry in the automated case management system.
• Schedule matters for court and prepare correspondence; file court documents and daily docket.
• Attend court sessions and manage receipts; answer phones and assist customers at the counter.
• Multitask and take on additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Money handling

Office software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office automation systems

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$40,843

Location:Norfolk 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 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

Email: [e-mail]