Court Assistant

Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Court Assistant (S) for Superior Court Division, Forsyth County. The role covers secretarial and administrative tasks, handling inquiries, scheduling, travel, and document preparation. Work hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential jury management support.

Salary ranges from 40,696 to 59,161 dollars annually, with state benefits. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience or an associate degree;

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years as a legal secretary or paralegal.
• Or an Associate Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

• Screen callers and visitors and route inquiries.
• Screen and route mail, including email.
• Schedule appointments, arrange travel, and maintain records.
• Order and distribute office supplies.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials and follow up as needed.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Assist with calendars and case status questions.
• Support other programs like arbitration or jury management.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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.

• 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

• 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 inquiries; operate office equipment such as copier, calculator, fax machine, computer, and telephones.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

Recruiter: Charmaine James Leeks Email: [e-mail] North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

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.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

Closing Information

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