Court Services Office Assistant - Richmond Sheriff's Department

Job Description

The Richmond City Justice Center is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Court Services Office Assistant . 

The Court Services Office Assistant is responsible for answering and responding to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding legal documents that need to be served by the officer; preparing legal documents for officers to serve that are in our jurisdiction; imputing appropriate information into our database quickly and accurately; collecting and processing fees received by mail or in-person as well as prepare deposits for those payments; assuring that documents are in compliance with the VA Law-Code and verify the eligibility of the information provided is able to be served; opening received mail, mailing legal return documents; and assuring items are completed to be served by the court date listed on the documents.

The preferred candidate will have a high school diploma and a minimum of three years of administrative experience. Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Should be able to demonstrate competencies in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.  The preferred candidate will possess strong organizational skills and data entry ability.

Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits package. The position is open until filled and is at-will.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answering and responding to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding legal documents that need to be served by the officer.
• Preparing legal documents for officers to serve that are in our jurisdiction.
• Imputing appropriate information into our database quickly and accurately.
• Collecting and processing fees received by mail or in-person as well as prepare deposits for those payments.
• Assuring that documents are in compliance with the VA Law-Code and verify the eligibility of the information provided is able to be served.
• Opening received mail.
• Mailing legal return documents.
• Assuring items are completed to be served by the court date listed on the documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a high school diploma.
• Have a minimum of three years of administrative experience.
• Be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Be able to demonstrate competencies in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Possess strong organizational skills and data entry ability.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 

Company Description

The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office is responsible for maintaining a secure jail and a safe court system and for providing seamless inmate transport and civil process to safety. We remain committed to performing these duties with unsurpassed integrity and professionalism and with progressive training that incorporates best practices and technology.

While partnering with the community, we strive to lower recidivism by providing faith-based and community-based programming that empowers ex-offenders to become productive members of society. If you are looking for a great career, we encourage you to continue with this applicant-friendly, online job application.

The Richmond City Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
 

Benefits

• Numerous educational partnerships with local institutions of higher learning provide reduced tuition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life Insurance
• Group Health Insurance
• Optional Disability and Family Life Insurance
• Certified V3 Employer
• Direct Deposit
• Optional Deferred Compensation Retirement
• Virginia Retirement System Retirement with Hazardous Duty Supplement for Deputies
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 13 Accrued Vacation Days Per Year
• 15 Days Military Leave per Military Fiscal Year
• 13 Accrued Sick Days Per Year