General District Court Alert:
Job Summary:
A Deputy Clerk at Fairfax GDC is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced office with frequent deadlines. These duties vary by department but include:
These positions offer a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short- and long-term disability.
The work is performed 100% on-site at the Fairfax County Courthouse Monday – Friday between 8:00AM – 4:30PM. There is no remote work offered with this position.
How to Apply:
Please apply by going to the Commonwealth of Virginia job site at General District Court Job Openings. Applicants must apply online; documents are not accepted via mail or email. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position. No phone calls or emails regarding application status.
Special Instructions:
All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check and reference checks before being offered employment. Please read each posting carefully for minimum qualifications and required documents.
The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
The Fairfax County General District Court is a trial court with limited jurisdiction. The court has six divisions: Civil/Small Claims, Criminal, Traffic, Payments, Court Operations and Administration. The criminal and traffic divisions only adjudicate matters with adult defendants. General district courts have exclusive authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and share authority with the circuit courts to hear cases with claims between $4,500 and $25,000, and up to $50,000 in civil cases for personal injury and wrongful death. The Civil Division has exclusive jurisdiction in small claims of $5,000 or less. The Criminal Division decides all criminal offenses involving ordinances, laws, and by-laws of the county or city where it is located and all criminal misdemeanors under state law. The Traffic Division hears traffic misdemeanor and infraction cases.
The Fairfax County General District Court’s Internship Program offers an unparalleled in-house experience. Interns will have direct exposure to the innerworkings of a busy urban court. They gain diverse, hands-on work experience and the chance to make direct contributions to the judicial process. Opportunities are available each summer and in some instances during spring and fall semesters.
The interns gain experience through:
Other typical benefits of judicial internships include:
Qualifications needed:
Application Submission Periods:
Materials Required for Consideration:
Application Submission Procedure:
The Fairfax County General District Court is a trial court with limited jurisdiction. The court has six divisions: Civil/Small Claims, Criminal, Traffic, Payments, Court Operations and Administration. The criminal and traffic divisions only adjudicate matters with adult defendants. General district courts have exclusive authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and share authority with the circuit courts to hear cases with claims between $4,500 and $25,000, and up to $50,000 in civil cases for personal injury and wrongful death. The Civil Division has exclusive jurisdiction in small claims of $5,000 or less. The Criminal Division decides all criminal offenses involving ordinances, laws, and by-laws of the county or city where it is located and all criminal misdemeanors under state law. The Traffic Division hears traffic misdemeanor and infraction cases.
The Fairfax County General District Court’s Internship Program offers an unparalleled in-house experience. Interns will have direct exposure to the innerworkings of a busy urban court. They gain diverse, hands-on work experience and the chance to make direct contributions to the judicial process.
The interns gain experience through:
Other typical benefits of judicial internships include:
Qualifications needed:
Application Submission Periods:
Materials Required for Consideration:
Application Submission Procedure: