Deputy Clerk - Halifax GDC

Title: Deputy Clerk - Halifax GDC

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: $40,042.00

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: 10th Dist. CSU Halifax

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Halifax County General District Court is looking for a dynamic individual that’s looking for a position that requires strong multi-taking abilities, exceptional inner-personnel skills, and customer service. Position requires individuals to discuss and explain complicated courtroom procedures and policies to the public through phone or in person. The position requires daily interaction with judges, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel. If you’re looking for a highly rewarding, yet challenging position, a career opportunity awaits you the Halifax County General District Court

The Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) position is assigned operational responsibilities in a high volume, fast paced office with frequent deadlines. The deputy clerk ensures court’s instructions are executed and legal documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, extensive filing and sorting court documents. Prepare dockets, issue summons, capiases, warrants, and show causes. Issue other documents as set forth by state code. Accurately assessing fines, costs, and receipt payments. Responds to routine public inquires for information in person and via telephone. 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 considerable court, business, or office related experience. Applicants should be highly organized and possess significant knowledge, skills, and abilities in personnel management, time management, and performance management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software required. Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Additional Considerations

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.

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: Xavier Callistro

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.