COURT ASSISTANT (TWO VACANCIES)
Position Information 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; andReviewing court orders for scheduling and other dispositions.
For more information about Circuit Court, click here.
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.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
High School Diploma/GED; andConsiderable 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/orData entry and retrieval experience.
Special Requirements 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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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; andReviewing court orders for scheduling and other dispositions.
For more information about Circuit Court, click here.
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.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
High School Diploma/GED; andConsiderable 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/orData entry and retrieval experience.
Special Requirements 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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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