Court Assistant

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters seeks a Court Assistant to provide varied secretarial and administrative support for the Forsyth County Superior Court office. The role includes handling inquiries, scheduling, travel arrangements, and maintaining official records to ensure efficient court operations.

You will assist with calendar management, jury and court reporting coordination, and daily office functions in a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal.
• Associate Degree in a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Screen callers and visitors; answer inquiries and give information.
• Screen and route mail and emails according to content.
• Schedule appointments and meetings; make travel arrangements; maintain office records.
• Order and distribute office supplies; copy, file, and retrieve materials; perform follow-up activities.
• Prepare and distribute calendars; draft correspondence, reports and legal documents.
• Coordinate court reporting services and support jury management where needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Oral and written communication

Typing

Education

High school diploma

Associate Degree

Job description

Court Assistant# State of North Carolina Careers## Court AssistantApply: Forsyth County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 12, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR-127473**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.**Supplemental and Contact Information:****INSTRUCTIONS:** Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will **not** be accepted. Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. **\\*NOTE\\*** Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application *before* submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted. *All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.*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 **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.**Attach cover letter and résumé.****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.**Recruiter:**Charmaine James Leeks**Email:**[e-mail]