Deputy Clerk - Newport News General District Court

This Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) position is assigned docketing and operational responsibilities in a high-volume office with frequent, critical deadlines. This position must ensure court instructions are executed correctly, and legal papers are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with appropriate 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.

Assumes additional responsibilities other than those primarily assigned to the position as required by management. Other duties are assigned based on the court’s requirements. Duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, entering data into the automated case management system, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, and filing court documents, preparing the daily docket preparation, and sitting as a courtroom clerk.

Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, accessing fines and costs, collecting fines and costs, scanning, and processing mail/correspondence. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be detail-oriented, have data-entry experience, be organized, and be able to multitask. Excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software required. Additional Considerations Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to lift/carry 10+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing, and eye coordination and manual dexterity are necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment, walking, sitting, standing, reaching, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions.