Title: Deputy Clerk
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: $40,042
Location: Lynchburg General District Court
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Additional Detail
Job Duties
The Deputy Clerk 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.
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
Duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, daily docket preparation and attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, assessing fines and costs, and receipting payments. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management. Will eventually be cross-trained within the office.
Minimum Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will possess:
High school diploma or equivalent is required. The most competitive applicants will be highly detail‑oriented, able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced office, and consistently accurate in their work. Candidates should have substantial court, business, or office‑related experience; strong follow‑up skills; and the ability to work effectively with others in an environment with frequent deadlines. Applicants should be well‑organized and possess significant knowledge, skills, and abilities in time and performance management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as advanced proficiency with office automation systems and computer software, are required. Court experience and experience handling money are preferred.
This is a team‑oriented role; therefore, applicants must be willing to perform their assigned duties and, when necessary, assist with the duties of others.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in an office and courtroom setting. Duties require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, 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.
Contact Information
Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov