Deputy Clerk - Roanoke City General District Court

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Roanoke is seeking a Deputy Clerk to support high-volume court operations. The role involves preparing detailed court documents, data entry in the case management system, scheduling matters for court, and handling payments with accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong organization, excellent written and verbal communication, and familiarity with office software.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines.
• Automated case management system data entry.
• Scheduling matters for court and preparing correspondence.
• Filing court documents and daily docket preparation.
• Attending court sessions and assisting customers at the counter.
• Answering phones and receipting payments.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Office automation

Court experience

Money handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$40,843

Location:Roanoke City 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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