Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court II​/Land Records and Deeds

Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court II / Land Records and Deeds

Job Summary: Supports the Circuit Court by processing, indexing, and recording land records, deeds, and related documents. Provides customer service to banks, title companies, attorneys, and the public, and may be cross‑trained into other court divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Index and record deeds, deeds of trust, marriage license filings, notarial documents, and other land record documents in the court’s automated system.
• Verify and research land records, enter data accurately, and maintain the cash drawer.
• Process documents, retrieve information, and respond to inquiries via telephone, in person, or written correspondence.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and legal forms; file and scan documents appropriately.
• Maintain daily mail outs, e‑filing entries, and record case updates.
• Support the Clerk’s office by developing work sequences under general supervision and ensuring seamless operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education and court experience, or a closely related field.
• Minimum two (2) years full‑time equivalent related experience.
• Ability to work occasional hours beyond the standard schedule to support department or emergency needs.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry with a minimum of 60 words per minute.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with land records and deeds, ideally with digitized systems.
• Associate’s Arts degree or related background.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to conduct computer research and analysis.
• Efficient keying, indexing, or accurate typing (60 wpm or more).
• Multitasking ability and strong attention to detail.

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Compressed schedule is offered.

Pay: Semi‑monthly; pay grade GE06.

Location: Chesapeake, VA.

Vehicle Use: Occasional driving requirement.

Applicants may contact the Circuit Court Clerk at 757‑382‑3000 for inquiries about this position.