Deputy Clerk
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 5087082
Salary: $48,207 + 15% City quarterly stipend
Closing Date: August 1, 2025
Under general supervision of the Clerk of Court or designee, the Deputy Clerk (Grade 8) performs a wide variety of clerical, courtroom and administrative support duties for the Court by following established policies and procedures based upon Virginia statues, rules and local ordinances. While working in a small office with frequent deadlines, the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to data entry, receipting payments, answering phones, and providing customer service at the counter. 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% City quarterly 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, assessing fines and court costs, providing customer service at the front counter and on the telephone, filing court documents, docket preparation and attending court sessions. The selected candidate must possess the ability to professionally interact with diverse customers from attorneys, law enforcement, and staff members from various agencies to the general public. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and enjoy working in a small office with tight deadlines. Must be patient, flexible and open to assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
