Clerk of Court

Working Title Clerk of Court Role Title Non-Classified Job Open Date 04-18-2014 Job Close Date
Jobs close at 5pm EST. 04-25-2014 Job Type Detail

Definition Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1 Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Hiring Range $ 51,718 Agency Juvenile & Domestic Relations Distr Courts (115) Agency Website Click Here for Agency Website Location Portsmouth - 740 Sublocation Position Number 12454 Job Posting Number 0078807 Does this position have telework options? No Type of Recruitment
Definition General Public - G Job Type
Definition Full-Time (Salaried) Pay Band Job Description The Clerk of Court (Grade 15) is the chief administrative officer for the court and is responsible for the management and application of court resources. Position includes authority over service to the public, financial performance, staffing, budgets, and case processing systems. Clerk monitors procedures to provide high quality customer service, comply with law, and meet needs of court and criminal justice agencies.

This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Clerk is responsible for financial management, staffing, budget development, efficient caseload processing, and courteous service to the public. In addition to supervisory and administrative responsibilities, the clerk is also an integral part of the work force in case processing and all other tasks connected with the functioning of the office in order to provide timely public service.

Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma is required: a college degree in public administration or a related field, or experience in the court system is preferred. The successful candidate will have substantial experience at the supervisory or management level in a court, business or office setting. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in public relations, human resources, recruitment, management, training and evaluation, computerized case management and word processing, and regulatory and statutory compliance is preferred. The successful candidate will have demonstrated competence in areas of responsibility listed above as well as automated financial and records management systems, personal computers, and software applications. Preferred Qualifications Special Requirements Special Instructions to Applicants State application, resume and cover letter required.

STATE APPLICATION MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

Applicants must apply online. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position. No phone calls or e-mails regarding application status.

The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Applicants who need accommodations for an interview should request this in advance. All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check before being offered employment. Optional Applicant Documents Required Applicant Documents Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information Name Sara Bochman Phone NO PHONE CALLS OR E-MAILS REGARDING APPLICATION STATUS. Fax Email: sbochman@courts.state.va.us

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