Title: Deputy Clerk - Dockets - Court of Appeals
State Role Title: Deputy Clerk
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Supreme Court
Location: Court of Appeals
Agency Website: WWW.
Vacourts.
gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Docketing Deputy Clerk is responsible for all aspects of calendaring and maintaining dockets for the Court for either three-judge panel dockets or en banc dockets.
This also includes maintaining all necessary audio-visual equipment and applications used for conducting remote dockets of the Court.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The duties of this position include
· Determines cases that are ready to be assigned to the Court’s dockets through the application of analytical methods and tools available for this purpose.
· Prepares records, pleadings, and other documents to be sent to members of the Court; prepares supporting documents in assigning cases, such as memos, e-mails, and reports; prepares dockets for each panel/en banc session; prepares scheduling notices to be sent to counsel or parties participating in an argument before the Court.
· Submits dockets for posting on the Court’s website; edits and prepares audio recordings and/or videos to be submitted for posting on the Court’s website.
· Maintains and develops direct contacts in the various localities used by the Court for in-person sessions; acts as a point of contact on behalf of the Court with counsel and the public regarding all docketing matters.
· Maintains case management entries and updates involving all aspects of docketing and scheduling.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Clerk.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be a college graduate.
Experience working in a court or law office is highly desirable but not essential.
Applicants must possess an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe, Microsoft Outlook, and related computer programs.
Previous experience with Microsoft Teams is preferred.
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
multi-task.
Applicant’s work history should include working well with colleagues and the public.
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.
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
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