Deputy Clerk Dispositions

This position is responsible for the finalization and release of the Court's opinions and dispositional orders and the processing of all related filings.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities include:

• Reviews and finalizes opinions and dispositional orders for release electronically and/or in paper form to litigants and others;
• Proofreads correspondence prepared by Clerk's Assistant;
• Prepares payment notices and orders for counsel;
• Serves as contact person for publisher or other subscribers regarding any questions on published opinions, prepares letters for publisher/subscribers regarding any corrections to opinions or any subsequent orders entered by Court, and prepares letters for publisher/subscribers regarding any changes in composition of Court;
• Prepares mandates in all cases decided by opinion, tracks mandates for certification, and prepares all correspondence related to mandates;
• Prepares any correspondence related to bills of costs, reviews bills of cost and/or any objections, and prepares orders to accompany mandate and itemized statement of costs;
• Prepares memos to panel for rulings on any motions or costs questions;
• Prepares orders for cases in which the Supreme Court reverses or amends any order or opinion of this Court;
• Prepares orders for payment of guardians ad litem;
• Handles inquiries regarding any dispositional orders and opinions; and
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clerk.

Minimum Qualifications include:

Applicants must have a four-year college degree. Experience working in a court or law office is required. Experience working with civil law and procedure is preferred. Applicants must possess an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, and related computer programs. Applicants must have experience dealing with a high volume of work under time constraints, as well as be able to multi-task.

Applicant's work history should include working well with colleagues and the public. The best candidates will have a background of prompt and accurate completion of assignments, will be capable of prioritizing numerous tasks, are reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious.

Additional Considerations:

State application, resume, and cover letter are required. State application must be fully completed. Applicants must apply online. Please no phone calls or emails regarding the application status. This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, paid state holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short- and long-term disability.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

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

Deputy Clerk Dispositions
• Richmond, VA, United States