Circuit Court Deputy Clerk IV - City of Hopewell, VA : Job Details

Salary: $48,272.00 Annually Location : Hopewell, VA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: CIRCT072225 Department: Circuit Court Clerk Opening Date: 07/22/2025 Closing Date: 8/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Description The Deputy Clerk IV is assigned operational responsibilities in a high volume office and this position will be responsible for duties primarily in the Civil Division and some duties in the Criminal Division utilizing the Supreme Court Case Management System, the Case Imaging System, the Records Management System and the Financial Management System as well as being able to work in the Courtroom as needed. Assuming additional responsibilities on a temporary basis other than those primarily assigned to the position as required by management. Must be capable of meeting frequent deadlines and demonstrate competence in areas of personal computers and software applications and be able to work independently and efficiently which includes preparation of legal papers (Court dockets, orders, motions, show causes, subpoenas, etc.) that are very often complex in nature as well as entering and scanning all pleadings and Orders to the corresponding cases with accuracy and in accordance with appropriate policies, judicial instructions, and/or statutory regulations. Must demonstrate a high degree of data entry speed and accuracy and have solid verbal and written communication skills. The qualified candidate must have the ability to effectively interact with the public, external and internal agencies with tact, courtesy, patience and confidentiality. Must be detail-oriented, highly accurate, and excellent at follow-up and handling multiple tasks in a fast paced office. Must be able to explain procedures in a clear and easy to understand manner in person and on the phone. The position will also be responsible for assisting the public at the front counter, accepting and receipting payments, which includes having experience in handling money, processing court documents, answering phone inquiries, and handling a wide range of complex clerical tasks as well as data entry and filing. Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma and most competitive applicants will have extensive knowledge of the Court/Criminal Justice System with a minimum of 12 months experience in a Clerk's Office, legal office or an equivalent combination of both. Circuit Court experience is preferred as well as experience in the Civil Division and in the Courtroom. All candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check before being offered employment. The City of Hopewell's Department of Human Resources is serving as an advertising agent for the vacancy however all screening and selection will be handled by the Hopewell Circuit Court Clerk. Applicants must apply online and no documents will be accepted via mail or email. Telephone inquiries about application status will not be accepted. Applicants will not be given update status on their application unless chosen for an interview. NA