Deputy Clerk -York General District Court

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Deputy Clerk for the York General District Court. This high-volume office role involves drafting and processing court documents, data entry in the case management system, and supporting daily court operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience with money handling. Prior court experience is a plus; versatile team member ready to multitask is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Court experience and experience handling money preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of office automation systems and computer software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents and enter data into the automated case management system.
• Schedule matters for court and prepare correspondence.
• File court documents and prepare the daily docket; attend court sessions.
• Answer phones and assist customers at the counter; assess fines and costs; receipting payments.
• Multitask and take on additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Time management

Personnel management

Performance management

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$40,843.00

Location:York 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 the court’s instructions are executed and legal documents are 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, entering data into the automated case management system, 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]