Deputy Clerk - Richmond JDR

Title: Deputy Clerk - Richmond JDR

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Hiring Range: $40,042 + $4,000 City Supplement

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: 13th Dist. CSU Richmond

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) The City of Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court seeks a self-motivated leader for the position of Deputy Clerk. The Deputy Clerk is primarily responsible for ensuring all court orders are accurately prepared and provided to the necessary parties. Ensures that information on the case is updated in the Juvenile Case Management System and scanned into the Juvenile Imaging System (JDIS). Other duties include but are not limited to: provide coverage for all dockets and courtrooms as needed; accurately issue any court orders; properly assesses and enters court cost/fines on applicable paperwork and in the JCMS system in compliance; responsible for notifying attorneys via phone, fax, e-mail or mailbox when dates are set/changed; prepares dockets; stays current on filing paperwork and maintaining pending case files; answers customer inquiries; handles time-sensitive requests/processes with a sense of urgency; provides phone coverage and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned to the position as required by the Post-Court Supervisor, Chief Deputy Clerk or the Clerk of Court.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities – Prepare and process all legal forms, research case problems, and interact with a variety of agencies. Perform and multi-task in a fast-paced courtroom environment while working closely with a Judge. Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail are necessary in this position. Favored applicants will be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and manage changing priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent along with office and data entry experience is required. The most competitive applicants will have some court experience. Applicants should possess strong initiative and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision independently and within a team. Individual must be detailed oriented, highly accurate and excellent at follow-up while juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced office. Discretion and integrity while working with highly sensitive and confidential matters is imperative. Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 30 lbs., bending/stretching to retrieve files.

Additional Considerations

The judicial branch offers great benefits and long-term career opportunities for the right candidate. Applicants with a sincere desire to serve the citizens of Richmond are encouraged to apply. All applicants will be subject to a criminal background investigation and must maintain the highest levels of integrity. State application, resume and cover letter required. State Application must be fully completed in order to be considered. Applicants must apply online. This position reports to the Post-Court Supervising Deputy Clerk.

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.