Deputy Clerk – Full Time
About The Position
The Mecklenburg County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is seeking a dedicated, professional, and detail-oriented Deputy Clerk. The office performs more than 800 statutory duties, and the role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Deputy Clerk serves as a public-facing representative of the Clerk’s Office, providing customer service in person and over the phone while handling court information and documents accurately. The position is based in Boydton, Virginia, and is scheduled to commence on January 1, 2027. The role requires experience in criminal justice, courts, legal work, banking, or a business office. A bachelor’s degree and legal or court experience are preferred. Selected applicants will undergo credit and criminal background checks. Periodic travel for professional education and training is required, including occasional overnight stays. Applicants must submit a completed county employment application, resume, and cover letter by the stated filing deadline.
Requirements
- Experience in criminal justice, a court, legal work, banking, or a business office is required.
- Expert use of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, and knowledge of modern document imaging and conversion concepts.
- Ability to interpret and follow complex oral and written rules, regulations, and instructions.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, retrieve files by bending and reaching overhead, and manage an unpredictable combination of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the office and courtroom daily.
- Selected applicants must undergo a credit and criminal background check.
- Periodic travel for professional education and training, including occasional overnight stays, is required.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Legal or court experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the public, legal professionals, and court officials efficiently, courteously, and in a timely manner.
- Manage and enter large volumes of sensitive data into automated court systems accurately.
- Prepare, process, and maintain criminal and civil court documents in accordance with state regulations and local policies.
- Perform courtroom duties and assist the Clerk as assigned.
- Maintain professionalism, tact, and diplomacy when working with co-workers and the public.
Benefits
- Virginia Retirement System
- 100% individual health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
