8:15am to 5:00pm, M-F
Position responsibilities include assisting with the operation of the Circuit Court and the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office primarily in the Probate/Estate Division. This position must maintain confidentiality. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Requirements:
Meets with probate/estate customers, reviewing, receipting, and processing various probate filings.
Interacts with court personnel, attorneys, and the general public.
Answers and routes incoming calls; greets visitors and assists or directs to appropriate party for disposition.
Maintains various filing systems.
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by management.
Participates in employee meetings and training as needed.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability.
Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work as necessary.
The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Preferred Experience:
Minimum – high school graduate with experience/education in general office procedures.
Prior experience working as a paralegal or in a court/clerk’s office environment. Working knowledge of all matters of probate.
Working knowledge of court management system and related scanning/imaging software.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This is not an employment contract and does not alter any employee at-will status.
Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Bedford County is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. We are committed to implementing nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly skilled and dependable Veterans. The V3 Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§ 2.2-2001.2).
