Posting number: 04135
Department: Circuit Court
Job classification: Deputy Clerk of the Court I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Court Administration
Performs a variety of intermediate skilled clerical and technical administrative work to carry out assigned duties in the office of the Circuit Court; does related work as required. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Clerk and Chief Deputy Clerk.
Must possess strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively de-escalate challenging situations, manage a high volume of incoming phone calls, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
The hiring range for this position is $20.60/hour to $28.33/hour based on experience.
The full salary range for this position is $20.60/hour to $36.05/hour to provide opportunity for growth and development.
Performs a variety of difficult and skilled clerical and technical work in the Office of the Circuit court;
Receives payments, records receipts, reconciles accounts, and assists the public;
Receives payments in person or by mail and posts payments to accounts;
Answers questions from citizens regarding accounts and sets up new accounts for payments;
Processes Marriage License applications, receives payments and indexes them;
Processes Concealed Handgun Permit applications, receives payments, and indexes them;
Administers oaths to Notary Publics, receives payments and indexes them;
Administers oaths to elected and appointed officials;
Administers oaths to Sheriff's Deputies and Crossing Guards;
Assists citizens and attorneys with the filing of various legal documents and file/date stamping;
Assists and answers questions from citizens and legal professionals regarding case filings and fees;
Opens daily mail, date/time stamps and sorts to various departments within the office;
Answers phones and assists the public and legal professionals with information needed regarding case filings and/or fees;
Assists citizens with filing land record recordings and scans and indexes each recorded document;
Performs related tasks as required
General knowledge of judicial system practices and procedures, recordkeeping principles, customer service skills, maintaining records and files, document review techniques, computers and related software applications, data entry, the ability to present ideas effectively, and written and verbal communications
Requires a High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by business school or college level courses or training in business administration or a related field, with 1 – 2 years of experience, or a combination of education and experience. Some experience in the legal field, court system or a related area is required.
From pre-colonial America to modern-day, Stafford County has a rich history associated with significant events and people in our nation’s history.
Established in 1664, Stafford is perhaps most famously known as the boyhood home of George Washington. Stafford was particularly affected by the Civil War, The Battle of Aquia Creek took place in the County in 1861. During the duration of the conflict, some 100,000 United States and Confederate troops occupied the County. The conclusion of the Civil War represented a time of reconstruction.
Stafford remained mostly a rural community until the construction of Interstate 95 in the late 1960s. Since that time, Stafford has experienced a population boom. With a 2018 population of 149,110, Stafford is now the 3rd fastest growing County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with populations over 25,000. Stafford is located between the major commuting centers of Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia. According to a 2018 study by Weldon Cooper, an estimated 38,000 County residents commute out of County for employment, compared to an estimated 22,000 who commute in. Approximately 10,000 people live and work within Stafford County.
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