Deputy Clerk - Harrisonburg/Rockingham General District Court

Title: Deputy Clerk - Harrisonburg/Rockingham General District Court

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $40,042

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: CSU 26-Harrisonburg/Rockgham

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Under general supervision of the Clerk of Court or designee, the Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) performs a wide variety of clerical, courtroom and administrative support duties for the Court by following established policies and procedures based upon Virginia statues, rules and local ordinances. While working in a high-volume office with frequent deadlines, the duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to data entry, receipting payments, assisting the judge in the courtroom, answering phones, and providing customer service at the counter.

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 functions may include but are not limited to the following:
Uses computer to retrieve court case information and/or update information,
Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality,
Greets visitors and directs the public to appropriate area,
Responds to record requests in a timely manner including certifying documents,
Scans and records data into the court’s computerized system,
Enters pertinent information into the Court’s computerized system on all court cases for tracking and documentation of the file,
Prepare court dockets for court presentation,
Notifies defendants and attorneys of court appearances and prepares subpoenas,
Schedules court trials, initial arraignments, and hearings,
Assists judge in courtroom and coordinates courtroom activity,
Handles and processes payments of fines/court costs,
Answers telephone and responds to request from citizens regarding fines, trials and arraignment hearing dates, adjudication, and other information pertaining to court processes and policies,
Receives and routes court documents including Orders, Motions, etc., to ensure accurate and proper filing,
Data entry and alphabetic/numeric filing,
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, supervisors, and judges,
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality,
All other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the court’s computer software system,
Knowledge/ability to learn court system operations,
Ability to identify and initiate work tasks with minimal supervision,
Strong attention to detail,
Strong grammar, writing and verbal communication skills,
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet critical court deadlines,
Must be able to perform data entry and type accurately,
Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs,
The ability to adapt to technological and work environment changes,
Possess strong customer skills with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations,
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, judges, and other departments,
A consistent and good record of job attendance and meeting work expectations,
Demonstrates flexibility and efficient time management.

Additional Considerations

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 time and performance management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software required.

State application, resume and a cover letter are required. TO BE CONSIDERED, A STATE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED. 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.

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 a cover letter are required. TO BE CONSIDERED, A STATE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED. 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.