Deputy Clerk

**Title**: Deputy Clerk - Wmsbg-James City JDR

**State Role Title**: Deputy Clerk

**Hiring Range**: Negotiable to $39,247

**Pay Band**: UG

**Agency**: Supreme Court

**Location**:Wmsbg-James City J&DR Court

**Recruitment Type**: General Public - G

**Job Duties**

The Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) is assigned docket and operational responsibilities in a high volume, fast paced office with frequent, critical deadlines. This individual must be committed to providing excellent customer service to a diverse population, responding to external and internal stakeholders and court users with a friendly, courteous, and positive attitude and a desire to work in a team environment. The Deputy Clerk must uphold the Oath of Office and keep the work of the Williamsburg/James City County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in the strictest of confidence.

**Minimum Qualifications**

High School diploma or equivalent required. Qualified applicants must possess a positive attitude, be able to meet strict deadlines, and handle a high volume of paperwork. Applicants should be highly detail-oriented, accurate, and possess strong time management and customer service skills. Applicants must have the ability to explain procedures in a clear and easy to understand manner in person, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software. Applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in Microsoft® Office Suite, and a high degree of data entry speed and accuracy.

Competitive applicants will be self-motivated, be able to work independently as well as part of a team and manage changing priorities. Preferred applicants will have judicial system experience in the Commonwealth of Virginia, legal experience, professional office experience, customer service experience, and/or prior experience in a trauma-informed environment.

**Additional Considerations**

Prior data entry experience, financial experience, and experience providing face-to-face customer service interactions in a challenging environment is also preferred.

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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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. **Equal Opportunity Employer