Court Deputy Clerk — Records & Case Processing

Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Deputy Clerk (S) to manage cash receipts, review and process criminal and civil cases, and maintain courtroom records. The role involves handling sensitive information for juvenile casework and estates administration, with duties across adoptions and foreclosures.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age 18, and preference for Nash County residents with courthouse or law office experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Nash County residents preferred.
• Management prefers applicants with experience in a courthouse or law office.

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

Data entry

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Public interaction

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Deputy Clerk (S) to manage cash receipts, review and process criminal and civil cases, and maintain courtroom records. The role involves handling sensitive information for juvenile casework and estates administration, with duties across adoptions and foreclosures.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age 18, and preference for Nash County residents with courthouse or law office experience.