Deputy Clerk - Roanoke City General District Court

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk is assigned caseload processing and operational responsibilities in a high-volume office, including records management, cash processing and customer service to the public. Ensure court instructions are executed, and legal documents are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with policies and procedures. 

This position offers competitive benefits package; vacation, 13 paid holidays, sick leave, health and life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, and short and long-term disability.          

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to preparing and finalizing dockets, courtroom assignment, data entry, assess and receipt fines, costs, filing court documents, provide verbal and written responses to attorneys, judges, other criminal justice agencies and the public. The successful candidate will also prepare court orders, provide in-court coverage, and perform related work as assigned.   

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:

High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred. Most competitive applicants will have some court, business or office related experience in clerical or secretarial positions with competence in office operations and procedures such as data entry, personal computer and working with software     

packages. The candidate must possess the ability to professionally interact with diverse customers, attorneys, law enforcement, various other agencies, and the general public. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills, be detailed oriented and have the skills to multitask.     

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office and courtroom setting. Duties require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and operate standard office equipment. The employee may be required to lift or carry items weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Required documents: Resume and cover letter

Contact Information

Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov