Deputy Clerk

The King and Queen County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office has an immediate opening for a full-time position. The Employee will be responsible for calculating the correct fees for and recording and indexing a variety of legal documents relating to the ownership of real estate in King and Queen County.

Other duties will include:

• Issuing marriage licenses;


• opening and maintaining criminal and civil case files;


• administering oaths;


• collecting court fines and costs;


• assist the public in locating parcels of land using maps and plats and probating wills.

Various computer programs will be used to complete these tasks daily.

The Employee must be able to work under pressure, with frequent interruptions, and often without direct supervision.

A strong desire to work with and serve the public is essential. 

Occasional travel may be required for the Employee to receive additional training.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from high school or equivalent, with some experience relative to the duties to be performed, is preferred.

General knowledge of office programs is required.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

King and Queen County is proud to provide our full-time employees with the following comprehensive benefits package.  This schedule serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions.  If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.

Medical Insurance 

(Employer paid health benefits with no employee contribution for the employee).

Health Savings Account (Employer makes monthly contributions to your account)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Leave Benefits

The County recognizes the many diverse needs of employees that require time off from work.  The following types of leave are provided to employees to assist with that work-life balance:

Annual Leave

Personal Leave 
14 Paid Holiday Days 
Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
Civil Leave
Military Leave (in accordance with the Code of Virginia and United States Code)
Volunteer Leave (8 hours per calendar year)
Bereavement Leave

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered through Sentara Health and is free to all County employees and their household members.  It is a confidential program that is designed to help employees and their households resolve personal problems that can impact their job performance.  The EAP provides the employee with an assessment of the problem, consultations and referrals are provided when appropriate.

Educational Benefits

Virginia 529 College Savings Plan

Virginia Retirement Plan

King and Queen County participates in the Virginia Retirement System 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background Check and Drug Test

Employees may be required to participate in emergency response operations as required in a declared emergency by County officials.

Additional Notes:

Applications received by August 24, 2026 will receive first consideration.

King and Queen County is an equal opportunity employer