Court Assistant

State of North Carolina; Connecticut; On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a Court Assistant to perform secretarial and administrative tasks for the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge in Forsyth County. The role involves handling inquiries, managing schedules, and supporting court operations.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, coordinating calendars, and assisting with jury management. The position requires steady attention to detail, familiarity with legal procedures, and proficiency in MS Word,

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and two years of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal
• An Associate Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of grammar, punctuation and document formatting

Responsibilities

• Screen callers and visitors, answer inquiries, secure and give information
• Screen and route mail including email
• Schedule appointments and meetings, arrange travel, maintain records
• Order and distribute office supplies
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials and prepare documents
• Prepare and distribute calendars and answer status questions on cases
• Provide support to other programs such as arbitration or jury management
• Coordinate court reporting services

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Agency

Superior Court

Division

SUPERIOR COURT 31

Job Classification Title

Court Assistant (S)

Position Number

60006316

Grade

JB12

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: $40,696.00 - $59,161.00
Superior Court 31, serving Forsyth County, seeks a qualified candidate to perform a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks for the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Screen callers and visitors, answer inquiries, secure and give information.
• Screen and route mail according to contents of communication including email.
• Schedule appointments and meetings, make travel arrangements, and maintain administrative records for the office.
• Order and distribute office supplies.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials and perform periodic follow-up activities.
• Compose and prepare materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• May prepare and distribute calendars and answer questions regarding status of cases.
• May provide support services to other programs in the district such as arbitration, mediation, or jury management.
• May assist with jury management operations.
• May coordinate court reporting services.

This position reports to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of: court rules and procedures; general office procedures; grammar and punctuation; word processing; commonly used rules, procedures, or methods, to perform assignments.
Skills in: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to: screen communications and based on content, handle independently or route to proper destination; apply grammar and punctuation rules; type with accuracy and speed; spell accurately; use judgment in organizing and establishing document format; give basic information and instructions regarding programs or office based on inquires; operate office equipment such as copier, calculator, fax machine, computer, and telephones.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal; or an Associate Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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.

The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Charmaine Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers