Deputy Clerk
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: CTWD-2023-0010
Salary: $47,789 - $62,122
Closing Date: September 29, 2023
Duties
The Deputy Clerk works in the operational divisions of the District of Columbia Courts providing administrative and clerical support as assigned. The duties include some or all of the following:
- Assists the general public, attorneys, judicial officers and staff.
- Reviews and processes documents and orders.
- Completes forms or other materials such as warrants, summonses, complaints, and subpoenas.
- Provides and receives information from citizens, police officers and witnesses as necessary for clarifying facts or preparing reports.
- Enters and retrieves data using automated databases and manual logs.
- Maintains calendars, appointments, juries, and services.
- Collects and compiles statistical data.
- Administers oaths or affirmations.
- Types correspondence, reports, and other documents.
- Files jackets and case documents.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- A background and security investigation is required.
- A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree)
4. List of three (3) professional references
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE 6: High-School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years of clerical or administrative experience court, legal or office environment. You MUST provide documentation of education or your application will not be considered.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are required.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
