Deputy Clerk - Virginia Beach GDC

Virginia AG; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Beach General District Court seeks a Deputy Clerk to perform high-volume data entry, docket preparation, and the issuance of subpoenas and other court documents in a fast-paced setting. This role supports front-counter operations and courtroom activities.

The successful candidate will use GCMS and MS Office, communicate effectively with attorneys and the public, and contribute across clerical duties in a dynamic court environment.

Qualifications

• Able to perform high-volume data entry with speed and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic math.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in front-counter and telephone customer service.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare dockets for accuracy and court policies.
• Issue subpoenas, warrants, and other court documents as needed.
• Enter and locate information in the Case Management System.
• Answer public inquiries and provide routine information in person or by phone.

Skills

Data entry

MS Office

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Front counter

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GCMS

FMS

Outlook

VCIN

NCIC

DMV

IPOAD

Job description

Title

Deputy Clerk

State Role Title

Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range

$40,843

Location

Virginia Beach General District Court

Agency Website

www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

The Court Deputy Clerk is responsible for automated and manual operational high-volume and fast-paced activities for one or more court divisions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform data entry utilizing the Court's Case Management System. Prepare dockets, extensive filing, and sorting. Prepare correspondence from courts to attorneys and defendants; issue subpoenas, summonses, capiases, warrants, and show causes. Issues other documents as set forth by state code. Responds to routine public inquiries for information in person and via telephone. Assumes additional responsibilities other than those primarily assigned to the position as required by management.

Operational Responsibilities

• Reviews or prepares docket for accuracy and accountability for all cases and to ensure compliance with court policies and procedures
• Issues summons, subpoenas, warrants, capias, orders, and other court papers as necessary
• Types or reviews all documents needed for or as a result of court hearings
• Researches and provides verbal or written information requested by the public, attorneys, other government organizations, etc.
• Forwards appeal bonds, case papers, etc. to circuit court
• Forwards or ensures that court documents are forwarded to other public agencies as required
• Must be able to work efficiently in tandem with a team and alone within the courtroom and at front counters

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:

Competitive applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft® Office Suite and a high degree of data entry speed and accuracy. Applicants must have solid verbal and written communication skills in addition to experience with high-volume customer service. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidate must have the ability to work within an extremely fast-paced environment that includes a tremendous volume of paperwork, processes, and procedures, andbasic math acuity is desired. Front counter and telephone customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and hands-on experience in a court/legal setting.

Extensive front counter customer service, experience serving the public via phone service, keen attention to detail, experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Experience with document imaging is highly desirable. Ideal candidates will have proficiency with computers. Responsibilities include GCMS,Financial Management (FMS), Outlook, VCIN, NCIC, DMV, and IPOAD (as applicable). Court experience and advanced familiarity with court documents.Prior experience in an administrative setting is 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]