Deputy Clerk I

Administrative Clerk

Responsible for a wide variety of administrative duties for the Office of the Circuit Court and assists the Clerk of Court.

Job Functions

Performs administrative duties associated with recording, filing, indexing and maintaining court records in accordance with State and local regulations and requirements

Receives and records land records

Opens new court cases

Issues services to proper Sheriff's office

Index, scans and assigns documents for inclusion in official public record keeping system

Provides assistance to the public

Issues marriage licenses and notary certificates

Collects court costs and restitution

Processes civil and/or criminal court orders

Receives concealed weapon permit applications

Answers the telephone and takes messages for select staff members

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma with relevant experience in records maintenance work. Special Qualifications: Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state regulations governing the recording and maintenance of legal records
• Knowledge of court proceedings
• Ability to meet various deadlines
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
• Ability to operate various office equipment including copier, phone, computer, etc.
• Knowledge of various software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy when dealing with customers and handling confidential information
• Ability work in a team environment
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service

Working Conditions & Disclaimer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Requires ability to perform coordinated movements, perceive and discriminate sounds, visual perception, and oral communication. WORK ENVIRONMENT Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting and/or court room. Disclaimer The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies. I have read and understand this explanation and job description.

Benefits

COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.