Court Assistant | Arlington County Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office

Court Assistant
Location: Arlington, VA
Job Number: 740
Salary: $47,112.00 - $73,028.80
Closing Date: June 5, 2025

Arlington County is seeking a motivated and highly detailed administrative Court Assistant to support a variety of functions within the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office.

Specific duties include:

• Entering case data, including filing details and party information, into a computerized database system; 

• Determining fees and/or court costs for specific filings and cases; 

• Analyzing legal documents to determine proper processing; 

• Responding to questions from court personnel and the public regarding court processes and procedures in person at the front counter, via email, and by telephone; 

• Reviewing court orders for scheduling and other dispositions to ensure compliance with judges’ rulings;

• Preparing and administering oaths of public offices; 

• Preparing and issuing appropriate court documents; 

• Processing, indexing and filing court documents both in paper and electronically to maintain accurate and complete court records; and

• Receipting transactions in computerized financial system.

The ideal candidate will be highly detailed and demonstrate great levels of accuracy to perform the daily work. Due to the extensive interaction with people including attorneys, court personnel, and the general public this position requires strong interpersonal skills to respond to a variety of individuals and situations.