Deputy Clerk - Dispositions

Job Duties

This position is responsible for the finalization and release of the Court’s opinions and dispositional orders and the processing of all related filings. 

On the case administration side, the Team is the Court's main contact with the public. 

On the records side the team processes the receipt and return of trial court records from across the Commonwealth.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties of this position include: 

1. reviews and finalizes opinions and dispositional orders for release electronically and/or in paper form to litigants and others;

2. proofreads correspondence prepared by Administrative Deputy Clerk; 

3. prepares payment notices and orders for counsel; 

4. prepares mandates in all cases decided by opinion and prepares all correspondence related to mandates; 

5. prepares any correspondence related to bills of costs, reviews bills of cost and/or any objections, and prepares orders to accompany mandate and itemized statement of costs; 

6. prepares memos to panel for rulings on any motions or costs questions; 

7. prepares orders for cases in which the Supreme Court reverses or amends any order or opinion of this Court; 

8. prepares orders for payment of guardians ad litem; 

9. handles inquiries regarding any dispositional orders and opinions; and 

10. performs other duties as assigned by the Clerk or Senior Deputy Clerk – Dispositions.

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:

Applicants must have a four-year college degree.  Experience working in a court or law office and using legal research tools, such as Westlaw and/or Lexis, is preferred.  Experience working with civil law and procedure is also preferred. Applicants must possess an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, and related computer programs.  Applicants must have experience dealing with a high volume of work under time constraints, as well as be able to multi-task.  Applicant’s work history should include working well with colleagues and the public.  The best candidates will have a background of prompt and accurate completion of assignments and will be capable of prioritizing numerous tasks, reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious. 

Additional Information – State application, resume, and cover letter are required.  State application must be fully completed.  Applicants must apply online. Please no phone calls or emails regarding the application status. 

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.

Contact Information

Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov