Deputy Clerk

Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $48,207 15% County Supplement

Pay Band:

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: Fairfax County Gen Dist Court

Agency Website: WWW.Vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Traffic Court Processing Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced office with frequent deadlines. This position ensures the court’s instructions are executed and legal documents are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies. You must be committed to providing excellent customer service to a diverse population. A Deputy Clerk will participate in a scheduled rotation of court processing and counter duties.

This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.

All employees receive a 15% county salary supplement in addition to the state salary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities – The Deputy Clerk in this position will participate in a scheduled rotation as a counter, office, and courtroom clerk. Duties will involve a wide range of technical and clerical responsibilities including but not limited to: entering summonses; compiling and checking the docket; issuing subpoenas; assisting the public on the telephone and at the counter; filing and checking case papers; typing restricted operator’s licenses; issuing orders into and scheduling intake appointments for the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP); assisting the judge during the calling of the docket; accessing fines and costs; updating case information in the case management system; issuing jail cards; preparing and issuing bench warrants and other court orders and fulfilling other duties as required. May include limited travel to the Town courts of Vienna and Herndon. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by manage

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Most competitive applicants will have relevant court, business, or office related experience. Applicants should be detail oriented, highly accurate and organized. Must be excellent at multi-tasking and follow-up and have the ability to learn new tasks quickly. Must be willing to assist the public in a courteous and efficient manner and be a team player who assists others. Must have familiarity in

the use of Microsoft Office Suite computer software. Prior data entry experience a plus and a minimum data entry speed of 30 w.p.m. is required.

Additional Considerations

Physical Requirements – Lifting, bending to retrieve files. Sitting in court or at the counter.

Special Instructions –All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check before being offered employment.

Preferred Documents – Resume and cover letter.

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: Te'Aria Bennett

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.