Court Assistant

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County is seeking a motivated and highly detailed administrative Court Assistant to support a variety of functions within the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some administrative support experience which includes a full range of administrative support functions to include data entry, filing, maintaining records, and providing direct service to the public in person or by telephone in a court or legal environment
• Additional education may be substituted for experience

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with legal terminology
• Experience calculating complex fees accurately
• Spanish Language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Entering case 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
• Responding to questions from court personnel and the public regarding court processes and procedures in person at the front counter, via email, and by telephone
• Reviewing court orders for scheduling and other dispositions to ensure compliance with judges’ rulings
• Preparing and administering oaths of public offices
• Preparing and issuing appropriate court documents
• Processing, indexing and filing court documents both in paper and electronically to maintain accurate and complete court records
• Receipting transactions in computerized financial system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED