Deputy Clerk - Petersburg GDC

Deputy Clerk - Petersburg GDC

Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: 40,042

Location: Petersburg General District Court

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Additional Detail

Job Duties

The 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 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.

Contact Information

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