Lead Deputy Clerk - Alleghany CDC

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Deputy Clerk for Alleghany Combined Court. The position involves a wide range of clerical and courtroom duties in line with Virginia statutes, rules, and local ordinances.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent and strong organizational and management skills, plus excellent written and verbal communication. The hiring range is $42,346, with duties spanning case management, docketing, and customer service at the court.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead deputy clerk supervises and directs the deputy clerks under supervision.
• Prepare detailed court documents and manage the court's docket and filings.
• Answer phones, assist customers, and collect fines and costs.

Skills

Personnel management

Time management

Performance management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Office automation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Title:Deputy Clerk

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:$42,346

Location:Alleghany Combined Court

Agency Website:www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Additional Detail

Job Duties

The lead Deputy Clerk performs a wide variety of clerical and courtroom duties of the Court by following established policies and procedures based upon Virginia statutes, rules, and local ordinances.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The lead deputy clerk must possess the strong ability to lead, instruct, train and direct the deputy clerks of court, all under the supervision of the designated supervisor.In the absence of the supervisor the lead deputy clerk will be tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the court/division are carried out and goals are met. 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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