Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County is seeking a Courtroom Clerk to work for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and assist Circuit Court judges, Sheriff's deputies, probation officers, and attorneys to manage daily court dockets as well as civil and criminal bench and jury trials.

Specific duties include:

• Attending court and preparing the official record of proceedings in all criminal matters, consistent with procedures established by the court;
• Administering oaths to litigants, jurors and witnesses;
• Interacting with citizens called to serve jury duty, typically impaneling and swearing in jurors;
• Preparing large volume of electronically generated documents including criminal court orders, inmate transportation orders, bond instruments, bench warrants, and jail cards for signature by the Circuit Court judges;
• Responding to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, jurors, and the public regarding court proceedings and case status;
• Working cooperatively with other Courtroom Clerks and judicial law clerks to ensure courtrooms are staffed and work is completed timely;
• Entering case information in Court's case management and records management systems accurately and timely; Calculating defendants’ court fees and costs; and

• Maintaining strict confidentiality of non-public information and documents.

Minimum: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Substitution Additional qualifying experience in a related discipline such as courts or legal environment may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience in applying a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment;
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and its legal procedures and resources, including previous courtroom experience;
• Paralegal certification or coursework in the legal field; and/or
• Experience preparing official records for public boards or bodies.

Special Requirements

A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who qualify for this position. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Additional Information

Work hours: This is a 40-hour a week position. Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional hours outside of normal business hours will be required. This position is not telework eligible.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached, however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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