A Municipal, License, or Court Clerk works in a municipal office to assist people applying for a permit or license. Processes applications and answers questions, collects fees, distributes permits and licenses when they are approved, and maintains office records.
https://iabcmg.fa.ocs.oraclegovcloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/SCV/job/1393 Petersburg, Virginia, United States, 23803-4518 Petersburg General District Court Closing at: Jul 31 2026 - 01:00
EDT Supreme Court of Virginia Title:
Deputy Clerk State Role Title:
Salary Non-Specified Hiring Range:
$40,042.00 + $4,000.00
Local Supplement Location:
Petersburg General District Court Agency Website:
www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Additional Detail Job Duties Under the general supervision of the Clerk of Court or designee, the Deputy Clerk performs a wide range of clerical, administrative, and courtroom support duties in support of court operations. This position is responsible for accurate case processing, records management, customer service, and compliance with established statutes, court rules, administrative policies, and procedures. The Deputy Clerk serves as a front-line representative of the Court and plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate, efficient, and professional administration of justice. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, daily docket preparation, and attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, assessing fines and costs, and receipting payments. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications The most competitive candidates will possess: High School diploma or equivalent required. Most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office-related experience. Applicants should be 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 are required. Court experience and experience handling money are preferred. 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.
