Deputy Clerk - Arlington General District Court

Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $49,171

Location: Arlington General District Court

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Additional Detail

Job Duties

Arlington County General District Court is looking for a dynamic individual that is looking for a position that requires strong multi-tasking abilities, exceptional inner-personal skills, and customer service. Position requires an individual to discuss and explain complicated courtroom procedures and policies to the public through phone or in person. Furthermore, position requires daily interaction with judges, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel. If you are looking for a highly rewarding, yet challenging position, a career opportunity awaits you at the Arlington County General District Court.

This position (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume office with frequent deadlines. 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for assessing fines and costs accurately; accepting and receipting payments; processing and filing court documents; answering phone inquiries; and handling a wide range of complex clerical tasks as well as data entry; alpha/numeric filing. The qualified candidate is committed to interacting with the public, external or internal agencies and divisions in a friendly, courteous, and patient manner.

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:

High school degree required. Some higher education is a plus.

SKILLS: detail-oriented, highly accurate, and excellent at follow-up and juggling competing priorities in a fast-paced office. Organizational skills; Bi-lingual skills a plus but not required. Must have the ability to explain procedures in a clear and easy to understand manner in person and on the phone. Experience handling money is highly desirable. Courtroom knowledge and experience a plus. Must be able to do data entry at 35 WPM while answering a multi-line phone system.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office and courtroom setting. Duties require the ability to sit and stand for extended periods, walk, bend to retrieve files, reach, travel flights of stairs, and operate standard office equipment. The employee may be required to lift or carry items weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Required documents: resume and cover letter

Contact Information

Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov