Deputy Clerk - Pulaski General District Court

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Deputy Clerk for the Pulaski General District Court in Virginia. The role focuses on preparing court documents, data entry, scheduling, and handling customer interactions in a fast-paced office.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, court or office experience, strong communication, and proficiency with office software. Salary is listed as $40,843 per year with on-site work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines.
• Data entry in automated case management system.
• Scheduling matters for court and filing court documents.
• Answering phones and assisting customers at the counter.
• Multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $40,843

Location: Pulaski 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 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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