Clerk of Court - Amherst GDC

Title: Clerk of Court - Amherst GDC

State Role Title: Clerk of Court

Hiring Range: $53,784

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: 24th Dist. CSU Branch Office

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Job Summary - The Clerk of Court (Grade 12) is the chief administrative officer and is responsible for the management and application of court resources. Position includes authority over service to the public, financial performance, staffing, budgets, and case processing systems. Clerk monitors procedures to provide high quality customer service, comply with the law, and meet the needs of court and criminal justice agencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities - The Clerk is responsible for financial management, staffing, budget development, efficient caseload processing, and courteous service to the public. In addition to supervisory and administrative responsibilities, the clerk is also an integral part of the workforce in case processing and all other tasks connected with the functioning of the office to provide timely public service.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma is required: a college degree in public administration or a related field, or experience in the court system is preferred. In court, business, or office settings, experience at the supervisory or management level is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in public relations, human resources, recruitment, management, training and evaluation, computerized case management and word processing, and regulatory and statutory compliance are preferred.

Additional Considerations

The successful candidate will also have demonstrated competence in the areas of responsibility listed above and automated financial and records management systems, personal computers, and software applications.

**A resume and cover letter stating why you are interested in this position are required. **

Applicants must apply online; we do not accept documents via mail or email. No phone calls or emails 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.

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.