Court Clerk
Arlington, VA 22201, United States
Job Description
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Position Information
Arlington County is seeking a Courtroom Clerk to work directly for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and to assist the Circuit Court Judges in processing civil and criminal court cases.
Specific duties include:
Attending court and preparing the official record of proceedings in all criminal matters, consistent with procedures established by the court;- Administering oaths to litigants, jurors and witnesses;
- Working closely with Circuit Court judges, Sheriff\'s deputies, probation officers, and attorneys to manage daily court dockets as well as civil and criminal bench and jury trials;
- Interacting with citizens called to serve jury, typically impaneling and swearing in jurors;
- Preparing large volume of electronically generated documents including criminal court orders, inmate transportation orders, bond instruments, bench warrants, and jail cards for signature by the Circuit Court judges;
- Responding to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, jurors, and the public regarding court proceedings and case status;
- Working cooperatively with other Deputy Court Clerks and judicial law clerks to ensure courtrooms are staffed and work is completed timely;
- Entering case information in Court\'s case management and records management systems, preparing court cost information from Court\'s Financial Management System; and
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of non-public information and documents.
Selection Criteria
Minimum: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor\'s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration or related field.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience in a related discipline such as courts or legal environment may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirables: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience in applying a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment;- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and its legal procedures and resources, including previous courtroom experience;
- Preparing official records for public boards or bodies; and/or
- Paralegal certification or coursework in the legal field.
Special Requirements
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who qualify for this position. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information
Work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. \xe2\x80\x93 5:00 p.m. Occasional hours outside of normal business hours and some overtime will be required. This position is not telework eligible.
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached, however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD4263826
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationArlington, VA 22201, United States
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EducationNot mentioned