Deputy Clerk - Chesapeake GDC

Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role

Title:

Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $40,042.00

Location: Chesapeake General District Court

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Deputy Clerk is assigned operational responsibilities in a high‑volume, fast‑paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensures court’s instructions are executed and legal documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies.

• Prepare detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines
• Automated case management system data entry
• Schedule matters for court
• Prepare correspondence
• File court documents
• Daily docket preparation and attending court sessions
• Answer phones, assist customers at the counter, assess fines and costs, and receipting payments
• Multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management

The most competitive candidates will possess:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office related experience
• 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

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.