Assistant Clerk / Hearing Clerk

State of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court is seeking an Assistant Clerk/Legal Hearing Officer. You will hear cases on behalf of the Clerk, exercising judicial authority in accordance with North Carolina statutes and overseeing hearings across foreclosures, guardianships, and related matters.

Primary responsibilities include issuing orders, reviewing filings, and providing guidance to the Clerk and court staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina preferred.
• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school preferred.
• Spanish language fluency helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clerk in exercising judicial authority as ex officio Judge of Probate and as judicial officer of the Superior Court.
• Conduct evidentiary hearings and issue judicial opinions with findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Preside over hearings and issue orders on foreclosures, guardianships, and other matters within statutory jurisdiction.
• Review and sign orders for supplemental proceedings, minor adoptions, and default judgments.
• Provide legal advice to the Clerk and departments regarding procedural and statutory matters.

Skills

Judicial authority

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Juris Doctor degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Agency

Clerk of Superior Court

Division

CSC Mecklenburg

Job Classification Title

Assistant Clerk (NS)

Position Number

60003838

Grade

JA01

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina’s courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Description of Work

SALARY RANGE: $41,696.00 - $77,036.00

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Mecklenburg County, seeks an Assistant Clerk/Legal Hearing Officer. Assistant Clerks/Legal Hearing Officers hear cases, on behalf of the Clerk, where the Clark has judicial authority in accordance with North Carolina statutes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Primary responsibilities for this Assistant Clerk/Legal Hearing Officer position include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Clerk in the exercise of judicial authority, exercising all of the judicial powers, functions and authority of the Clerk as ex officio Judge of Probate and as a judicial officer of the Superior Court.
• Conduct evidentiary hearings and render judicial opinions including relevant findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Preside over hearings and issue orders on foreclosures, guardianships, claim and deliveries, supplemental proceedings, disputed funds, surplus proceeds, minor’s funds, adult adoptions, and other matters within the statutory jurisdiction of the Clerk of Superior Court.
• Review and sign orders for supplemental proceedings, minor adoptions, property bonds, and default judgments.
• Provide legal advice to the Clerk of Superior Court and departments within the Office of the Clerk regarding procedural and statutory matters.
• Serve on Court committees, as appointed by the Clerk.
• Interact with the public attorneys, and others to provide information about court processes and procedural matters while neither offering legal advice nor engaging in ex parte communications.

This position reports to the Clerk of Court. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of: North Carolina court systems and procedures; case, statutory, regulatory, and common law; NC General Statutes; Estates and Special Proceedings and other areas of civil law; and basic accounting.

Skill in: following oral and written instructions; working quickly and with accuracy; managing a high volume case load; attention to detail and organization; entering data with precision; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Ability to: work independently and under pressure with time limited mandates; interpret laws and make timely decisions with accuracy; read and understand the statutes and procedures for estate administration and record keeping; effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds; demonstrate a superior work ethic; and effectively manage a high volume of public interaction.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school diploma or equivalency certificate required. Minimum of 18 years of age. Mecklenburg County residents preferred.

Management prefers applicants with a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina and two (2) years of experience as a litigating attorney. Professional experience working in a courthouse or law office and experience in Estates and Special Proceedings is a plus. Spanish language fluency also helpful.

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EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.