Deputy Clerk - Wise/Norton General District Court

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk at Wise General District Court in Wise, VA. The role supports high-volume court operations, ensures accurate document preparation, data entry, and timely scheduling while handling customer service duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organization, and experience with office software. Prior court experience and money handling are preferred; this role is critical to the court’s daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Court, business, or office experience preferred.
• Highly organized with strong time and performance management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; advanced knowledge of office automation systems.
• Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents according to guidelines.
• Enter data in automated case management system and schedule court matters.
• Prepare correspondence and file court documents; daily docket preparation.
• Attend court sessions and assist customers at the counter.
• Receipting payments and multitasking as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Money handling

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office automation software

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$24,505.80

Location:Wise 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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