Company:
York County, VA
Location: Yorktown
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary : $40,715.00 - $43,842.00 Annually
Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16DCII(CM)-1907
Department: Clerk of the Circuit Court
Division: CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Opening Date: 10/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Responsible for performing a variety of complex clerical and financial work in the Case Management Division with filing new cases, processing court orders, preparing court orders; and assisting the Judge in the courtroom. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in contact with the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma supplemented by college course work, and 3 to 5 years of closely related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Thorough knowledge of general math to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions.
Thorough knowledge of office procedures and principles.
General knowledge of business English.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend court orders and the Code of Virginia.
Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with the general public.
Ability to use personal and peripheral computer equipment and word processing and spreadsheet software with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Supplemental Information
Serves as Courtroom Clerk; prepares court files for the Judge to review before trial; swears in witnesses, impanels juries, maintains trial exhibits, updates case information in CCMS and completes necessary case paperwork.
Reviews and Processes Concealed Handgun Permit Applications to include: reviewing applications for completeness, tracks filed applications through application period in accordance with statutory requirements, prepare and issue handgun permits, and prepare Clerk's Orders in accordance with the outcome of each application, and prepare Court Orders in response to any denials or revocations.
Prepares files for appellate court by indexing and scanning entire file and organizing exhibits in the Digital Appeal Record System (DARS); notifying appellant, and appellee when record is electronically submitted; processes appellate court orders and adds appropriate court costs.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of general office machinery and equipment including typewriters, computer-driven data entry equipment, calculator, etc. The work is sedentary in nature. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times to move boxes and deed books, etc
For a more detailed description:
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
02
How many years of experience do you have performing administrative work in a courtroom or legal setting?
03
How many years of experience do you have preparing and/or processing criminal documents such as subpoenas, court orders, search warrants etc.?
04
List below the types of forms and documents you have processed for court action? If you do not have experience with these types of documents, type "None".
05
How many years of experience do you have using the Virginia Supreme Court Case Management System (CCMS)?
06
Do you have previous experience serving as a Courtroom Clerk?
07
Which of the following best describes your level of experience regarding criminal sentencing guidelines and orders?
08
Which of the following best describes your level of expertise providing customer service support either in person and/or over the phone?
09
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
10
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
11
How many words per minute do you type?
12
Please type in the box below a block style letter describing why you feel you are the best candidate for this position.
13
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Required Question
Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16DCII(CM)-1907
Department: Clerk of the Circuit Court
Division: CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Opening Date: 10/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Responsible for performing a variety of complex clerical and financial work in the Case Management Division with filing new cases, processing court orders, preparing court orders; and assisting the Judge in the courtroom. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in contact with the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma supplemented by college course work, and 3 to 5 years of closely related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Thorough knowledge of general math to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions.
Thorough knowledge of office procedures and principles.
General knowledge of business English.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend court orders and the Code of Virginia.
Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with the general public.
Ability to use personal and peripheral computer equipment and word processing and spreadsheet software with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Supplemental Information
Serves as Courtroom Clerk; prepares court files for the Judge to review before trial; swears in witnesses, impanels juries, maintains trial exhibits, updates case information in CCMS and completes necessary case paperwork.
Reviews and Processes Concealed Handgun Permit Applications to include: reviewing applications for completeness, tracks filed applications through application period in accordance with statutory requirements, prepare and issue handgun permits, and prepare Clerk's Orders in accordance with the outcome of each application, and prepare Court Orders in response to any denials or revocations.
Prepares files for appellate court by indexing and scanning entire file and organizing exhibits in the Digital Appeal Record System (DARS); notifying appellant, and appellee when record is electronically submitted; processes appellate court orders and adds appropriate court costs.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of general office machinery and equipment including typewriters, computer-driven data entry equipment, calculator, etc. The work is sedentary in nature. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times to move boxes and deed books, etc
For a more detailed description:
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of experience do you have performing administrative work in a courtroom or legal setting?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
03
How many years of experience do you have preparing and/or processing criminal documents such as subpoenas, court orders, search warrants etc.?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
04
List below the types of forms and documents you have processed for court action? If you do not have experience with these types of documents, type "None".
05
How many years of experience do you have using the Virginia Supreme Court Case Management System (CCMS)?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
06
Do you have previous experience serving as a Courtroom Clerk?
- Yes
- No
07
Which of the following best describes your level of experience regarding criminal sentencing guidelines and orders?
- No experience
- Some experience
- Experienced
- Expert
08
Which of the following best describes your level of expertise providing customer service support either in person and/or over the phone?
- None
- Some Experience
- Experienced
- Expert
09
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
10
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
11
How many words per minute do you type?
- Under 35 wpm
- 36-45 wpm
- 46-50 wpm
- Over 50 wpm
12
Please type in the box below a block style letter describing why you feel you are the best candidate for this position.
13
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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