Courtroom Clerk - GovernmentJobs.com : Job Details

Loudoun County Government is seeking a Courtroom Clerk to provide direct service and support to Circuit Court Judges by assisting in the courtroom by preparing criminal court orders, jail release orders, sentencing orders and other criminal case paperwork. The clerk will initiate cases and prepare capias and rules. The successful candidate will advise and make recommendations to judges regarding the court docket and court matters; expedite the efficient execution of the Court's Daily Docket while prioritizing cases to be heard; and communicate with the attorneys and pro se litigants on issues pertaining to court exhibits, cases, required orders and other court procedures. The Courtroom Clerk will also analyze and record data pertaining to judge rulings, sentences and probation to properly enter information in the Case Management System (CMS) and for the criminal court orders, as required by the Supreme Court of Virginia; assess and process criminal fines and cost worksheets for criminal defendants upon conviction according to VA Code; administer oaths for witnesses in court; coordinate the appearance of court reporters and court interpreters as required in criminal and civil cases to ensure effective court proceedings; and independently compose all criminal court orders for the judge's entry within three (3) to five (5) business days after hearing. Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in business, public administration, and/or paralegal studies; three (3) years of related work experience preferably in the legal field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements: Successful candidate must pass pre-employment criminal and credit background checks. Must have the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click here.

Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.

Location: Leesburg, VA