Court Deputy Clerk – Case Processing & Customer Service

State of North Carolina; Chatham (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Deputy Clerk (S) in Chatham County to manage court records, perform data entry, and assist in courtroom operations. Responsibilities include cash handling, case processing, and maintaining confidential files.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years old, with preference for local residents and courthouse/law office experience. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Chatham County residents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts.
• Review, prepare, and process criminal and civil cases including misdemeanors, infractions, divorce, child custody, and juvenile cases.
• Process cases, produce records, and maintain case files in the courtroom during court sessions.
• Establish and maintain case files for adoptions, determinations of incompetency, foreclosures, motor vehicle liens, etc.
• Provide sensitive information for juvenile casework to attorneys, Guardians ad Litem (GAL), the Department of Social Services (DSS), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• Administer estates of the deceased and explain procedures to family members and other authorized representatives.

Skills

Active listening

Data entry

Customer service

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Deputy Clerk (S) in Chatham County to manage court records, perform data entry, and assist in courtroom operations. Responsibilities include cash handling, case processing, and maintaining confidential files.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years old, with preference for local residents and courthouse/law office experience. Training and advancement opportunities are available.