Clerk of Court - Fairfax City General District Court

Title: Clerk of Court - Fairfax City General District Court

State Role Title: Clerk of Court 

Hiring Range: $71,439 + 15% salary supplement

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: Fairfax City Gen Dist Court

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Fairfax City is seeking a self-motivated leader for the position of Fairfax City Clerk of Court. The Clerk is the chief administrative officer for the Court and is responsible for the management and application of court resources. This position includes authority over service to the public, financial performance, bookkeeping, staffing, budgets, and efficient caseload processing in records management, cash handling, and public relations. This position ensures the Court's instructions are executed properly, and legal papers are prepared accurately, in accordance with state and local policies and procedures. The Clerk must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current statutes, legal practices, and the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures, applying them consistently.

The Clerk oversees the day-to-day court operations, assists in training efforts, monitors work assignments and ensures deadlines are met. Actively seeks out opportunities to motivate and encourage staff. Models great customer service interactions, maintains effective relationships with judges, court staff, and stakeholder agencies. The Clerk occasionally develops and presents materials for meetings. Periodically evaluates offices procedures for improvement and implements necessary changes. In addition to supervisory and administrative responsibilities, the Clerk is an integral part of the work force in case processing, bookkeeping, budgets, financial procedures, public service, and all other tasks connected with the functioning of the Court.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess substantial experience at the supervisory or management level in a court or business. A college degree and 5 years of related, professional experience is preferred. Applicants should be highly organized, and possess demonstrated knowledge and skills in public relations, human resource management, recruitment, performance management, training and evaluation, computerized case management, and regulatory and statutory compliance. Competitive applicants will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. In addition to demonstrated competence in the areas listed above, the strong candidate will have experience in financial and records management systems and a proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Considerations

Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

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: Xavier I. Callistro

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.