Legal Records Clerk
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Salary
- $41,253.89 - $68,755.86 Annually
- Closing date
- Oct 1, 2022
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- Industry
- Law
- Function
- Administrative, Retail Sales Associate
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
As a member of the Circuit Court Civil Branch, performs a wide variety of complex and technical processes and duties in the team and is responsible for a variety of duties. This position works under the supervision of the Civil Status Division supervisor. Duties include:
- Prepares cases for appeal to the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court. Prepares garnishment dismissal and show cause orders.
- Assists in the administration of the Differentiated Case Tracking Program (DCTP).
- Prepares and coordinates all elements of various dockets and analyzes information from civil law/domestic case documents for the Circuit Court.
- Assists the public, attorneys, staff, and judges in person, via written correspondence, through the court's website, email, and over the telephone.
- Performs other duties as required.
Salary: The selected applicant's starting salary will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($41,253.89 to $55,004.14 ) of the advertised compensation range. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
- Receives and reviews documents to ensure completeness for filing and recording;
- Prepares and processes legal documents;
- Enters and updates case information in the case management system;
- Scans and indexes documents in the case management system;
- Assists customers by phone, and in person with miscellaneous inquiries;
- Maintains, stores, and ensures accessibility of case files;
- Assists the public requesting to review, and/or obtain copies of case files;
- Ensures the confidentiality of court records in accordance with the Code of Virginia and the Rules of the Supreme Court.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
- Knowledge of standard administrative procedures, practices, and equipment;
- Knowledge of common legal terminology, documents and procedures;
- Ability of comprehend applicable Virginia Code sections and laws;
- Ability to process a considerable volume of record work in an accurate and timely manner;
- Ability to perform data entry, scanning, indexing and retrieval with computer information systems;
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, including the judges, general public, members of the legal and business community, and department staff.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation; plus two years of experience providing administrative support, technical support, customer service, or working in a court or legal environment.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- All newly hired employees will complete an attestation online related to their vaccination status against COVID-19 or a medical or religious exemption (forms provided by the agency) on their first date of employment or shortly thereafter. Employees who are not vaccinated, including persons with a medical or religious exemption, may be subject to a weekly testing requirement.
- The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.
- Two or more years of Court and/or legal experience
- Two or more years of experience providing front-line customer service
- Knowledge of the Code of Virginia and regulations in relevant areas
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
- Experience working in a team environment
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion, initiative, creativity, and independent judgment
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office computer software, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Requires ability to lift boxes and files and push a cart weighing up to 30 pounds. Ability to input and retrieve data from a computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a written exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Company
Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.
Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans
Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.
Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.
For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
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12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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