Court Clerk jobs in Newport News, VA

Court Clerk supports paralegals with various tasks required in the preparation of materials for court cases. Inputs and maintains tracking data for all case materials. Being a Court Clerk obtains requested files and assembles required materials for court proceedings. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Court Clerk typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Court Clerk possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Deputy Court Clerk II (Part-time)
  • City of Suffolk
  • Suffolk, VA PART_TIME
  • Under general supervision, performs secretarial and clerical duties to provide assistance to the Circuit Court Clerk's office and the general public. Work involves issuing various licenses, subpoenas, court orders and other documents; preparing files; assisting in court cases; and composing and typing a variety of routine documents. Work also involves receiving, screening, and responding to a variety of inquiries by telephone and in person and providing information or assistance or referring inquiries to the appropriate personnel. Work also involves organizing and maintaining departmental records. Employee must exercise independent judgment, discretion and initiative in completing assignments. Employee must also exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the general public. Reports to the Chief Deputy Clerk.
     
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

    The City of Suffolk is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
    • Attends Court and prepare court orders.
    • Indexes, images, inputs pleading orders.
    • Receives, screens, and responds to a variety of inquiries over the telephone and in person; provides information and assistance to the public and refers inquiries to appropriate personnel as necessary.
    • Prepares cases for appeals; assist court in docket call and grand jury sessions; types court orders; pulls files for dockets; sends sentencing guidelines to guidelines commission.
    • Receipts deeds and plats and processes for scanning; compares deeds and maintains knowledge of when to assess recordation taxes; types old deeds for the public.
    • Assists in probate court; determines validity of will and answers questions pertaining to wills; ascertains information on decedents, heirs, and assets; appoints guardians to minors; qualifies executors, trustees, conservators, and guardians of wills; prepares associated documents for wills; files documents; certifies wills.
    • Issues marriage licenses; processes passport applications; prepares certified copies of documents for the Commonwealth's Attorney and general public.
    • Issues subpoenas, show causes and capias.
    • Responds to requests from inmates, Attorney General, Supreme Court, and other City officials for certified copies of court records; mails requested materials.
    • Faxes orders to Department of Corrections; copy sentencing Orders and distribute.
    • Files PSRS, Discovery Motions and Answers, etc.
    • Enters various data and information into the computer system including revocations, case information and data, etc.; index documents into the computer system.
    • Assists in the completion of financial reports; computes fines, fees, and costs; accepts payments; provides receipts.
    • Orders and stocks general office supplies including forms from the Supreme Court and various books.
    • Receives search warrants from magistrate; files and indexes search warrants; prepares certified copies for the Police Department.
    • Checks copy machines regularly; directs the public in the use of copies and computers; calls for assistance, repairs and maintenance on copiers and computers.
    • Prepares reports, correspondence, forms and other documents as required or requested; files documents appropriately; scans microfilms permanent records
    • Posts and delivers mail.
    • Performs other related duties as required.
    Graduation from high school or equivalent, and minimum 1 year of experience in clerical and secretarial tasks and bookkeeping, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
     
    • Knowledge of City and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and the ability to interpret them.
    • Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Circuit Court Clerk's office.
    • Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including a knowledge of popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs.
    • Knowledge of legal terminology.
    • Ability to maintain moderately complex legal records.
    • Ability to draft routine documents.
    • Ability to develop and modify work procedures, methods and processes to improve efficiency.
    • Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and prepare clear reports from such information.
    • Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
    • Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with City employees, City officials, professionals, and the general public.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
    • Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
    • Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from.
    • Ability to read a variety of informational and legal documents, City and state codes, law books, clerk's manual, etc.; to prepare correspondence, memorandum, reports, case files, etc.
    • Ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence, and to articulate information to others.
    • Ability to plan work and develop procedures; to learn and/or evaluate complex information in order to make judgments and decisions.
    • Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including legal and municipal terminology.
    • Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; and utilize decimals and percentages.
    • Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
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Court Security
  • City of Hampton
  • Hampton, VA OTHER
  • The Court Services Officer holds the rank of deputy and performs duties under the direct supervision of the Sergeant and above is accountable for use of delegated authority. Pursuant to §15.2–1603 of ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Senior Court Management Consultant, Treatment Court
  • National Center for State Courts
  • Remote Work Eligible, VA FULL_TIME
  • The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is an independent, non-profit court improvement organization. NCSC's services--research, information services, education, consulting, association management...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Tennis Court Maintenance
  • Kingsmill Resort
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview: This position is responsible for proficiently leading the tennis department maintenance operations. This includes, but is not limited to, tennis clay court maintenance and upkeep, tennis har...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Runner, Court Records Investigation @ the Somerville District Court Houses in Somerville, MA
  • HireRight
  • Suffolk, VA FULL_TIME
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  • 13 Days Ago

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Runner, Court Records Investigation @ District Court House in Massachusetts
  • HireRight
  • Suffolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • About HireRight HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solu...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Senior Data Privacy Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Smithfield, VA
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  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SNGH Mother Baby RN Day (possible weekend rotation, welcome weekend only)
  • Sentara Healthcare
  • Norfolk, VA
  • City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Sentara Norfolk General Hospital's Postpa...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)-Admission/Discharge IMC-MS Unit
  • Sentara Healthcare
  • Norfolk, VA
  • City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is h...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Flexi Registered Nurse (RN) Short Stay/Observation Unit_Nights
  • Sentara Healthcare
  • Suffolk, VA
  • City/State Suffolk, VA Overview Work Shift Third (Nights) (United States of America) Sentara Healthcare is currently rec...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse-Resource Pool(Part-Time)
  • Sentara Healthcare
  • Norfolk, VA
  • City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hirin...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Direct Care Registered Nurse
  • Sentara Healthcare
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • City/State Williamsburg, VA Overview Work Shift Third (Nights) (United States of America) As a Registered Nurse with Sen...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse(RN)-Resource Pool Med/Surg flexi/nights
  • Sentara Healthcare
  • Norfolk, VA
  • City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift Third (Nights) (United States of America) Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in ...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant-Part Time
  • Spencer Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
  • Hampton, VA
  • Overview: Dental Assistant-Part Time Spencer Dental and Braces-Hampton, VA Location Competitive Salary Work for a compan...
  • 3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water. The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...
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Income Estimation for Court Clerk jobs
$36,385 to $47,577
Newport News, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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