Deputy Clerk- Fairfax County GDC- Traffic Division

Title:

Deputy Clerk

State Role

Title:

Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $48,207 + 15% county salary supplement

Agency:
Supreme Court

Location:

Fairfax County General District Court

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

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Additional Detail

Job Duties

The Traffic Court Processing 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. The deputy clerk will participate in a scheduled rotation of court support, office, and counter duties and must be committed to providing excellent customer service to a diverse population.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The deputy clerk in this position performs a wide range of clerical duties in processing court cases and paperwork. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, entering summonses and warrants, scanning paperwork, compiling/checking court dockets, issuing subpoenas, assisting the public on the telephone and at the counter, checking and filing case papers, typing restricted operators' licenses, assisting judges in the courtroom, updating case information and assessing fines and costs in the case management system, issuing jail cards, issuing bench warrants, and fulfilling other duties as required.

May include limited travel to the Town courts of Vienna and Herndon. Must be excellent at multitasking and be open to assuming 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 strong knowledge, skills, and abilities in personnel, time, and performance management. Must be willing to assist the public courteously and efficiently and be a team player who willingly assists others. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software required.

Court experience and experience handling money preferred. Must have familiarity with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite computer software. Prior data entry experience is a plus. A minimum data entry speed of 30 w.p.m is required.

Physical Requirements - Lifting, bending to retrieve files. Sitting in court or at the counter.

Contact Information

Email:
Human resources