Deputy Clerk - Dispositions - Court Of Appeals Of Virginia

Title: Deputy Clerk

• Dispositions

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

State Role Title: Deputy Clerk

Hiring Range: Negotiable up to $51,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: Court of Appeals

Agency Website: WWW.Vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public

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Job Duties

This position is responsible for the finalization and release of the Court's opinions and dispositional orders and the processing of all related filings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties of this position include 1) Reviews and finalizes opinions and dispositional orders for release electronically and/or in paper form to litigants and others; 2) proofreads correspondence prepared by Clerk's Assistant; 3) prepares payment notices and orders for counsel; 4) serves as contact person for publisher or other subscribers regarding any questions on published opinions, prepares letters for publisher/subscribers regarding any corrections to opinions or any subsequent orders entered by Court, and prepares letters for publisher/subscribers regarding any changes in composition of Court; 5) prepares mandates in all cases decided by opinion, tracks mandates for certification, and prepares all correspondence related to mandates; 6) prepares any correspondence related to bills of costs, reviews bills of cost and/or any objections, and prepares orders to accompany mandate and itemized statement of costs; 7) prepares memos to panel for rulings on any motions or costs questions; 8) prepares orders for cases in which the Supreme Court reverses or amends any order or opinion of this Court; 9) prepares orders for payment of guardians ad litem; 10) handles inquiries regarding any dispositional orders and opinions; and 11) performs other duties as assigned by the Clerk.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a four-year college degree. Experience working in a court or law office is required.

Experience working with civil law and procedure is preferred. Applicants must possess an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, and related computer programs. Applicants must have experience dealing with a high volume of work under time constraints, as well as be able to multi-task. Applicant's work history should include working well with colleagues and the public.

Additional Considerations

The best candidates will have a background of prompt and accurate completion of assignments, will be capable of prioritizing numerous tasks, and will be reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious.

This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Te'Aria Bennett

Phone: No Calls

Email: Humanresources@vacourts.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.