Deputy Clerk - Warren GDC

Title: Deputy Clerk - Warren GDC

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $40,042

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: CSU 26 - Warren County

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high volume, fast paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensures court’s instructions are executed and legal documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies. Must provide excellent customer service in person and by phone. Assist and back-up other staff when needed. This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.

This position performs case processing duties for traffic, criminal and civil cases. Duties include processing, preparing, and maintaining case files, provide customer service, assisting customers, attorneys, and court related agencies regarding questions/procedures in person and by telephone, in a professional manner adhering to office guidelines and policies. Receives filings/new cases, reviews and processes documents as presented at the counter or by mail. Reviews and processes warrants, traffic summonses, subpoenas, bond forfeitures, appeals, unlawful detainers and warrant in debts. Receives, enters, and accounts for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees. Answers inquiries from the public and provide information about the status of cases, procedures, and hearing dates within the office guidelines. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management. Must be able to take initiative and be able to handle a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Considerations

Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

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: 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.