Salary: $17.37 - $23.02 Hourly Location : County of Culpeper, VA Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 2160-2025-0730 Department: Clerk of The Circuit Court Division: CLERK OF COURT - PT Opening Date: 07/30/2025 Closing Date: 8/13/2025 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Summary Responsible for a wide variety of administrative duties for the Office of the Circuit Court and assists the Clerk of Court. *This is a part-time position, not intended to work more than 29 hours per week. Job Functions
- Performs administrative duties associated with recording, filing, indexing and maintaining court records in accordance with State and local regulations and requirements
- Receives and records land records
- Opens new court cases
- Issues services to proper Sheriff's office
- Index, scans and assigns documents for inclusion in official public record keeping system
- Provides assistance to the public
- Issues marriage licenses and notary certificates
- Collects court costs and restitution
- Processes civil and/or criminal court orders
- Receives concealed weapon permit applications
- Answers the telephone and takes messages for select staff members
QualificationsEducation and Experience: Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma with relevant experience in records maintenance work. Special Qualifications: Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of state regulations governing the recording and maintenance of legal records
- Knowledge of court proceedings
- Ability to meet various deadlines
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
- Ability to operate various office equipment including copier, phone, computer, etc.
- Knowledge of various software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy when dealing with customers and handling confidential information
- Ability work in a team environment
- Ability to provide the highest level of customer service
Working Conditions & DisclaimerPHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Requires ability to perform coordinated movements, perceive and discriminate sounds, visual perception, and oral communication. WORK ENVIRONMENT Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting and/or court room. Disclaimer The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies. I have read and understand this explanation and job description. The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job. Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program. RETIREMENT As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment. LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased. MEDICAL INSURANCE The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA. DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents. HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed. PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services. SHORT TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members. LONG TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan. VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include: Accident Plan Cancer Plan Whole Life Insurance Critical Illness Plans FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually. DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement. This employer uses E-Verify For more information please go to:
