Fairfax County Government

Legal Records Clerk

  • Fairfax County Government
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Full Time
  • 9 days ago
Salary
$44K - $73K / Year

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Job Description

Salary
$44,368.06 - $73,946.08 Annually
Location
FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA
Job Type
FT Hourly W BN
Job Number
24-02147
Department
Circuit Court & Records
Opening Date
09/07/2024
Closing Date
9/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S15
Posting Type
Open to General Public

Job Announcement

The position is responsible for: assisting the public with the case file review requests and miscellaneous questions; verifying all documents scanned into Civil Cases in the Circuit Court Case Management System (FullCourt Enterprise (FCE)), ensuring the accuracy of all Registers of Action (ROAs) in Civil Cases. Enters Orders and other Case Information for Civil Miscellaneous Files including updating litigant information in the FCE. Processes Returns of Services in Civil Cases. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
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:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Two or more years of court and/or legal experience.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Cashiering experience.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and work with limited direction to address identified objectives.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Experience using Court Case Management systems, Scanning and Imaging software; Adobe Suite; and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Outlook).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Requires the ability to lift boxes, files and push a cart weighing up to 50 pounds; to input and retrieve data from a computer; to climb a ladder to access and store files; to stand and file for an extended period of time; and to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% 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. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.
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