Title: Deputy Clerk - King George - Agency only

Hiring Range: negotiable to $37,252

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: King George Combined Court

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk (Grade 9) position in the Civil (GDC) team 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. A Deputy Clerk will participate in a scheduled rotation of court processing and counter duties.

This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long- term disability.

All employees receive a 3% county salary supplement in addition to the state salary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities – The Deputy Clerk in this position performs a wide range of clerical duties in processing court cases. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, providing assistance to the public, checking filings for completeness and accuracy; issuing civil processes, garnishments, interrogatories, payment orders, capias, subpoenas, levies, writs of possession, and other court documents; preparation of dockets; accepting and receipting payments; assisting the judge in court; automated case management system data entry; and filing court documents. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Most competitive applicants will have some court, business, or office related experience. Applicants should be detail oriented, highly accurate and organized. Should be excellent at multi-tasking and follow-up, as well as the ability to learn new tasks quickly. Must be willing to assist the public in a courteous and efficient manner and be a team player who assists others. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum data entry speed of 20 w.p.m. is required, and cashiering experience is preferred.

All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check before being offered employment.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Curt Crostic

Phone: NO PHONE CALLS REGARDING APPLICATION STATUS.

Email: humanresources@vacourts.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.