Deputy Clerk – Court Operations
Location: Fairfax County, VA
Job Number: 5081219
Salary: $48,207 + 15% County Stipend
Closing Date: June 6, 2025
The Court Operations Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced office with frequent deadlines. This position ensures the court’s instructions are executed and legal documents are prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies. You must be committed to providing excellent customer service to a diverse population.
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.
All employees receive a 15% county salary supplement in addition to the state salary.
Duties include but are not limited to preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, entering data into an automated case management system, imaging case files, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence and legal documents, scheduling interpreters for court cases, assigning court appointed attorneys, providing customer service at the front counter and on the telephone, filing court documents, and attending court sessions. The selected candidate must possess the ability to professionally interact with diverse customers from attorneys, law enforcement, staff members from various agencies, and the public. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-volume office with tight deadlines. Must be patient, flexible and open to assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by management.