Deputy Clerk - Augusta JDR

Title: Deputy Clerk - Augusta JDR

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $40,042

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: 25th Dist. CSU Staunton

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Deputy Clerk (grade 8) assigned operational responsibilities in a high volume, fast-paced - judicial office with frequent deadlines and multiple court hearing days. Individual must possess a positive attitude, the ability to quickly learn new tasks accurately, work independently and promote a positive work environment.

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-term and long- term disability. ·

Essential Duties & Responsibilities -

Enter case filings into an automated Case Management System ranging from case initiation to finalization of cases including filing; process correspondence and court forms; provide customer service support; assess fines and costs; receipt financial transactions and conduct cash reconciliation; provide information by phone and in person to the public, attorneys and supporting agencies; and other duties assigned by management. The duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to processing new petitions, motions, issuing, and processing show causes, capiases and summonses, docket preparation, maintaining court files, setting hearing. dates, copying orders for parties, appointing attorneys, and supporting in court requirements. In-court presence, preparation, and dispositional functions for cases with highly emotional and detailed criminal testimony may be assigned. Must be able to attune to potential secondary trauma from hearing
statements of witnesses and associated parties as well as case details. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Most competitive applicants will have high volume office experience, familiarity with Microsoft Office products including data entry experience, customer service skills, attention to detail in specific task-oriented functions. Applicants should be highly organized and possess significant knowledge, skills, and abilities in personnel management, time management, and team-oriented experience, as well as customer service experience in a high-volume and complex environment. A successful work history including minimal absences is a must; previous supervisors will be contacted during the selection process.

Additional Considerations

Some college strongly 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: Val Moriconi

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.