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Legal Records Clerk

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$39,270.61 - $65,450.53 Annually
Closing date
May 29, 2021

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Industry
Law
Function
Retail Sales Associate
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Serves as the Docket Clerk in the Docketing Section of the Fairfax Circuit Court. Maintains dockets of cases, by updating pertinent information including date and time of the hearing/trial/court appearances, parties involved, the courtroom, and presiding Judge. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assists the Chief Judge in preparing the docket assignments, by providing accurate and up-to-date docket information.
  • Reviews documents, inputs data into Court database, arranges for interpreters and audio-visual equipment for the courtroom, and prepares court orders.
  • Determines what case files are needed for the docket and ensures they are available and complete for trial.
  • Interacts with attorneys, law clerks, judges, and the public to obtain information necessary to docket cases.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Code of Virginia relating to legal procedures pertaining to docketing a court case.
  • Performs other duties as required.


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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Two or more years of experience in providing front-line customer services.
  • Experience working in a court or legal environment.
  • Knowledge of the Code of Virginia and regulations in relevant areas.
  • Demonstrated data entry experience.
  • 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 Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The positions within this class are subject to criminal background checks as a condition of hiring and periodically thereafter. An applicant or employee will be required to submit a request for a criminal history record check to the appropriate agency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Duties are generally sedentary. Ability to lift boxes, file and push a cart weighing up to 30 pounds. Ability to input and retrieve data from a computer. Ability to type at least 30 words per minute due to high volume of computer entries. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

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 status as a veteran 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.

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12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
 Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
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