Deputy Clerk - Staunton GDC

Title: Deputy Clerk - Staunton GDC

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $40,042

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location:STAUNTON CSC

Agency Website:www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume office with frequent deadlines; provides support to the Clerk of court and judges; prepares and executes legal papers with accuracy and in accordance with the appropriate policies and judicial instructions. Must provide excellent customer service in person and by phone and assist and back up other staff when needed.

Detail oriented, highly accurate. Organizational skills a must. Enter data into the automated Case Management System; process correspondence and court forms, handle a wide range of complex clerical and financial tasks to include accurately assessing court costs, accepting, and receipting payments. Must provide excellent customer service to a diverse population and enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-volume office with tight deadlines in a results-oriented teamwork environment. Applicants must be willing to assume responsibilities other than those primarily assigned.

This position offers competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance (part-time employee pays the full monthly premium), retirement, life insurance, and deferred compensation.

Minimum Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent required, college preferred. Knowledge of court and judicial system preferred. Favored applicants will be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and manage changing priorities.

Additional Considerations

Above average time management skills and fast, accurate data entry/computer skills are required as well as verbal and communication skills.

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.

State application, resume and cover letter required. STATE APPLICATION MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Applicants must apply online. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position. No phone calls or e-mails regarding application status.

Contact Information

Name: Charlisa Clarke

Phone: No Calls

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.