Arlington County, VA Hiring for COURT ASSISTANT (TWO VACANCIES) Job at Arlington, VA Full Time

Please note: This job announcement is being used to fill Two (2) vacancies; one (1) part-time, overstrength position, and one (1) full-time, permanent position. These positions are currently eligible for all County provided benefits.

Arlington County is seeking motivated and highly detailed Court Assistants to support a variety of administrative functions within the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office.

Specific duties include:

• Entering data, including filing details and party information into a computerized database system;
• Determining fees and/or court costs for specific filings and cases;
• Analyzing legal documents to determine proper processing;
• Processing and indexing court documents both in paper and electronically;
• Responding to questions from court personnel and the public regarding court processes and procedures in person, via email and by telephone;
• Preparing and administering oaths of public offices;
• Preparing and issuing appropriate court documents;
• Processing and filing documents electronically to maintain accurate and complete court records;
• Processing transactions in computerized financial system; and
• Reviewing court orders for scheduling and other dispositions.

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The ideal candidates will be highly detailed and demonstrate great levels of accuracy to perform the work. Due to the extensive interaction with people including attorneys, court personnel, and the general public, this position requires strong interpersonal skills to respond to a variety of individuals and situations.

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED; and
• Considerable administrative support experience;

Substitution: College education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the experience requirement.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Clerical experience in a court, taxation, or legal environment;
• Providing direct customer service to the public via phone, and/or in person;
• Familiarity with, or experience using legal terminology; and/or
• Data entry and retrieval experience.

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.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Arlington County Government is committed to the health, safety, and wellness for all staff. In support of that commitment, all current and newly hired employees are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination. For those qualified employees with a disability or sincerely held religious belief which prohibits them from receiving a vaccine, you will be able to contact the Office of Human Rights to request a reasonable accommodation. Adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.

Work hours: The full-time position is a 40 hour a week position. Normal work hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The part-time, overstrength position will have a flexible work schedule, generally Monday through Friday, four (4) hours per day. Specific day-time hours to be determined at time of hire and based on needs of the office.

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.