Deputy Clerk - Chesapeake GDC

The Deputy Clerk is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensures the court’s instructions are executed and legal documents are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies. In addition, this Deputy Clerk will also be responsible for assisting Judges, attorneys, and all parties in a case both on the phone and in person with tact and courtesy.

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, collecting fines and court costs, scanning, processing mail/correspondence, and receipting payments.

Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management High School diploma or equivalent required. Most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office-related experience. Must be detail-oriented, have data-entry experience, be organized, and provide excellent customer service.

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 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.