Intake/Generalist Clerk

U.S. District Court Intake/Generalist Clerk Alexandria, VA Position Overview The position is located in the Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division. The Intake/Generalist Clerk serves as the initial point of contact between the Clerk's Office and the general public, litigants, and the bar. The incumbent receives and reviews incoming court documents for conformity with federal and local rules, and performs customer service and cashier duties for the purpose of providing procedural information and collecting court fees. Duties and Responsibilities Act as a receptionist and provide information to a wide variety of people within and outside of the court. Answer and route incoming calls. Assist in the receipt and review of incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules, practices, and/or court requirements. Route documents to proper offices and/or staff after acceptance. Assign case numbers and randomly assign judges to cases and collect appropriate fees. Inform customers of required fees, receive payments and issue receipts. Secure funds in cash register, balance cash drawer at the end of the day and process credit card payments/check log for filed documents Sort, classify and file case records. Retrieve files and make copies of records for court personnel, attorneys and others. Operate a variety of copying and records equipment and certify court documents when necessary. Perform other duties as assigned This position is full time with benefits. To view the full job announcement and application procedures, please visit www.vaed.uscourts.gov