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Legal Records Supervisor

Fairfax County

FAIRFAX (FJ16), VAFull-time$55–97K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$55–97K/yr
Location
FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Legal Records Supervisor oversees the Civil Records Section of the Circuit Court, directing staff and daily operations. The role assigns and reviews work, handles complex customer service issues, and ensures compliance with court policies and legal requirements. It also includes personnel responsibilities such as hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluation, and discipline, along with serving as backup to the division manager.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Court Procedures, nice to haveVirginia Legal Code, nice to haveCourt Case Management Systems, nice to haveStatistical Reporting, nice to haveSupervisory Techniques, nice to haveHuman Resources Management, nice to haveReport Preparation, nice to havePresentation, nice to haveStaff Coordination, nice to haveWork Planning, nice to haveTraining, nice to havePerformance Evaluation, nice to haveRule Interpretation, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveStaff Motivation, nice to haveRelationship Building, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveTact, nice to haveDiscretion, nice to haveInitiative, nice to haveCreativity, nice to haveIndependent Judgment, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveMicrosoft Excel, nice to haveMicrosoft Outlook, nice to haveMicrosoft Word, nice to haveMicrosoft PowerPoint, nice to haveMicrosoft Teams, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveLifting 50 Lbs, nice to haveProlonged Sitting or Standing, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Graduation, required4 Years Administrative or Legal Support Experience, requiredCriminal Background Check, required2+ Years Legal Environment Experience, nice to have1+ Year Supervisory Training or Experience, nice to haveStaff Training Experience, nice to haveCustomer Service Experience, nice to have

Full job description

This position serves as the supervisor of the Civil Records Section of the Circuit Court. Assigns and reviews the completed work of staff to ensure proper compliance with legal and administrative requirements. Interviews, selects and trains new employees. Schedules work, approves time and attendance, and prepares performance evaluations.

Responsible for the coaching, development, and discipline of staff. Resolves unusual or difficult problems referred to by the staff. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Code of Virginia as it pertains to civil cases. Serves as the primary point of contact for questions regarding confidential and sealed material.

Note: The salary offer for the position will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($55,417.02 to $76,198.51) and may NOT exceed the midpoint rate of the advertised compensation range. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)• Supervises daily operations of an assigned unit;

  • Assigns, monitors, and reviews the work of staff;
  • Ensures that staff adhere to Court's operating policies and procedures;
  • Resolves complex customer service issues received by phone, email, fax, mail, or in person;
  • Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes in unit workflow and procedures;
  • Actively participates in performance management activities for an assigned unit, which include evaluating performance, identifying goals and objectives, recognizing staff achievements, and coaching for staff professional development;
  • Performs various personnel duties, i.e., employee selection, coaching, training, performance evaluation and disciplinary actions;
  • Serves as backup to division manager in their absence.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)• Knowledge of the functions of the assigned business areas and/or court procedures;

  • Knowledge of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Supreme Court's Clerk's Manual, laws and regulations related to the assigned business areas;
  • Knowledge of the court's case management system and statistical reporting requirements;
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of supervisory techniques;
  • Knowledge of the principles of human resources management;
  • Ability to prepare reports and present findings in a clear and concise manner;
  • Ability to direct and coordinate activities of a moderate sized staff;
  • Ability to plan, organize, assign, train and evaluate the work of subordinates;
  • Ability to interpret and explain complex rules and regulations to staff and customers;
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to motivate, develop, and direct staff;
  • 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.

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") High school graduation; Plus four 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 experience working in a court, law firm, or other legal environment.
  • Organizational and leadership skills.
  • At least one year of supervisory training and/or experience, including hiring, training, coaching, assigning work, evaluating, and/or implementing disciplinary actions.
  • Experience in training staff.
  • Excellent customer services skills and experience.
  • Experience interacting with co-workers in a team environment.
  • Ability to exercise tact, discretion, initiative, creativity, and independent judgment.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Requires ability to lift boxes, files and push a cart weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to input and retrieve data from a computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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