Deputy Clerk / Estates Clerk
Core
Process decedent and guardianship estates by assisting families and customers via phone or front counter, handling probate applications, appointing representatives, and managing accountings.
Role type
Deputy Clerk (Estates Division)
Builds
Probate and guardianship estate records and legal documents
Domain
Legal / Judicial Administration
Required skills
reading and understanding legal statutes, basic accounting, attention to detail, data entry, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), managing public interaction
Preferred skills
customer service, estates/special proceedings, banking, accounting, legal experience
Technologies
VCAP, JWISE, eWarrants, eCourts, Odyssey Enterprise Justice
Responsibilities
Process applications for probate of wills and codicils; prepare letters of testamentary, administration, and guardianship; review annual and final accountings; issue notices and orders to personal representatives and legal counsel; administer oaths and set bonds.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level