DEPUTY CLERK I

COME JOIN THE PULASKI COUNTY TEAM! DEPUTY CLERK I The Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerks Office is seeking to fill a full-time Deputy Clerk I position. This position provides essential clerical support within the Circuit Court, including greeting the public, answering phones, recording documents, issuing licenses, and processing filings. This position reports to Clerk of Circuit Court. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Some overtime and evening work may be required. The salary scale for this position is $36,000 - $42,000 and is commensurate upon education and experience. Educational Requirements: High School diploma (or equivalent) is required. An Associates Degree in Business, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, or related field is preferred. Age Requirement: Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Please note that this position requires: Pre-employment drug screening and alcohol testing Background check Current drivers license Excellent benefit package that includes: Health, dental and prescription drug insurance Optional vision, cancer, critical illness, accident, life, AirMedCare, Pet, and Christmas club Virginia state retirement and life plus optional 457b retirement program with company match Sick, vacation and birthday leave Short and long-term disability Multiple paid holidays Free YMCA membership and more! Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate Nearest One Stop and / or apply online at Full job descriptions for all positions are located on the website. Pulaski County, VA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation for disabilities, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Individuals that require a paper application should contact Kristin Rakes, HR Assistant at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Pulaski County, VA is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender/identity/sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. This position will be open until filled. The position was first advertised on 10/7/2026. To comply with company policy, this position will remain posted for a minimum of 5 days. DEPUTY CLERK I Pulaski County Department: Circuit Court Clerks Office Supervision Exercised: None Supervision Received: Clerk of Circuit Court Work is performed with general instruction and supervision. Employee will undergo a sixmonth orientation period and will be evaluated at the end of the six-month term. Employee will be evaluated annually thereafter. Classification (FLSA): Non-Exempt, Full-Time Age Requirement: Individual must be at least 18 years of age REQUIRED TESTING/SCREENING, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS: Drug and Alcohol Testing, Background Screening, Current Drivers License, and Driving Record Required. Alternate Essential OR Essential Employee: No Residency Requirements: Not required. Work Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Benefits Eligible: Yes Leave Time Eligible: Yes ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs essential clerical and administrative functions of the Circuit Court Clerks Office, including receiving, reviewing, filing, indexing, scanning, and maintaining court and public records; entering and updating information in court and records management systems; processing payments, ees, licenses, permits, and related transactions; assisting with civil, criminal, land record, probate, and other assigned Clerks Office functions; preparing and retrieving files, certified copies, notices, and other legal documents; and providing procedural information and professional customer service to the public, attorneys, law enforcement, court personnel, and other agencies. Maintains confidentiality and accuracy of official records, safeguards sensitive information, and performs assigned duties in accordance with applicable laws, court procedures, and established office practices. Physical presence on the job is required as essential functions and responsibilities are not suited to remote work. JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. DEPUTY CLERK 1 Page 2 of 5 RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of clerical, administrative, and customer service duties associated with the operation of the Circuit Court Clerks Office Receives, reviews, files, indexes, scans, and maintains court documents, legal records, correspondence, and other official records in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws Assists with the processing and maintenance of civil and criminal case files, including entering case information, updating records, filing pleadings and orders, and preparing records for court proceedings Provides assistance to attorneys, law enforcement personnel, other governmental agencies, and members of the public regarding court records, filing procedures, fees, forms, and general Clerks Office procedures Receives and processes payments for court costs, fines, fees, licenses, permits, copies, and other transactions; issues receipts and performs routine cash-handling and reconciliation duties Assists with the recording, indexing, scanning, and retrieval of deeds, deeds of trust, plats, judgments, financing statements, and other documents maintained within the land records system Assists with probate and estate-related transactions, including the receipt and maintenance of wills, inventories, accountings, and other estate documents, as assigned and within the authority of the position Assists with the issuance and processing of marriage licenses, concealed handgun permits, notary-related documents, and other licenses, permits, and applications administered through the Clerks Office Prepares certified and uncertified copies of court and public records and verifies records for accuracy prior to release Performs data entry and maintains information in applicable Virginia court case management, records management, financial, and document imaging systems Prepares court files, dockets, reports, notices, correspondence, and other documents as assigned Assists judges, attorneys, courtroom personnel, and other staff with the retrieval and processing of records and documentation necessary for court proceedings Reviews documents for completeness, appropriate signatures, required fees, and compliance with established filing requirements before accepting or processing documents Maintains the confidentiality and security of records containing confidential, sealed, restricted, or personally identifiable information Responds to telephone, electronic, written, and in-person inquiries and directs individuals to appropriate resources when requests are outsid