Courtroom Clerk

Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court 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.

Requirements

Associate's degree with courses 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.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare criminal court orders, jail release orders, sentencing orders and other criminal case paperwork.
Initiate cases and prepare capias and rules.
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.
Communicate with attorneys and pro se litigants on issues pertaining to court exhibits, cases, required orders and other court procedures.
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.
Independently compose all criminal court orders for the judge's entry within three (3) to five (5) business days after hearing.