Appellate Clerk I: Courtroom Support & Data Entry

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Court of Appeals is seeking a qualified Appellate Clerk I to perform clerical and administrative support functions for the Clerk's Office. The role includes mail handling, data entry into the docketing system, and assisting the public and attorneys at the front counter.

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with duties located in the Court of Appeals building in downtown Raleigh. Lifting up to 50 pounds is part of the job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of basic legal terminology and court practices.
• Ability to manage office operations and learning of laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pick up mail and prepare court materials for mailing.
• Open and distribute mail; deliver to chambers and NC Supreme Court.
• Process printed records and briefs; enter data into docketing system; send invoices.
• Create receipts for processing costs and submit weekly reports.
• Deliver supplies and appellate case files to chambers and the NC Supreme Court (lift up to 50 pounds).
• Assist attorneys and the public at the front counter and route inquiries.
• Set up courtroom for oral arguments and meditations; gavel in court and stream arguments.
• Data entry using Microsoft Excel and web-based applications.

Skills

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public interaction

Fast data entry

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The North Carolina Court of Appeals is seeking a qualified Appellate Clerk I to perform clerical and administrative support functions for the Clerk's Office. The role includes mail handling, data entry into the docketing system, and assisting the public and attorneys at the front counter.

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with duties located in the Court of Appeals building in downtown Raleigh. Lifting up to 50 pounds is part of the job responsibilities.