Court Manager I

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO Employer

Disability accommodation

Job summary

State of North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Court Manager I to provide administrative and case-management support for District Court Judges in District 22. The role coordinates calendars, court dates, and assignments across multiple divisions and agencies.

You will maintain calendars in Odyssey/Enterprise Justice, coordinate interpreter services, and assist with magistrate recruitment. Strong MS Word/Excel skills and organizational abilities are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or related field.
• Two years of progressive experience in the court system or a master's degree in a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as allowed by the posting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain District Court calendars.
• Coordinate CNJ, 50B DV, custody, and other calendars.
• Maintain court dates, sessions, and judicial assignments in Odyssey/Enterprise Justice.
• Coordinate interpreter and language access requests.
• Assist with magistrate recruitment and administrative processes.

Skills

Calendar management

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

WebEx

Casewise

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in court administration or related field

Master's degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

WebEx

Casewise

Job description

AgencyDistrict CourtDivisionDISTRICT COURT 22Job Classification TitleCourt Manager I (S)Position Number60006701GradeJB18About UsDO 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 WorkSALARY RANGE: $55,069.00 - $86,291.00The District Court Manager provides administrative and case-management support to the District Court Judges of Judicial District 22 and coordinates the efficient operation of District Court activities in Rockingham County.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesDuties include:Preparing and maintaining District Court calendars.Coordinating Civil Non-Jury (CNJ), Domestic Violence (50B), custody, administrative and other District Court calendars.Maintaining court dates, sessions and judicial assignments in Odyssey/ Enterprise Justice.Coordinating peremptory settings and calendar calls.Processing and routing proposed orders and other judicial documents.Serving as liaison among judges, attorneys, the Clerk of Superior Court, District Attorney's Office, court personnel and the public.Coordinating interpreter and language access requests.Performing Disability Access Coordinator responsibilities.Assisting with magistrate recruitment and administrative process.Coordinating remote hearings and courtroom technology.Maintaining DCA calendars and judicial assignments.Performing other administrative responsibilities, correspondence, records, mail and weekly post office duties.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:Knowledge of: case management and calendaring rules and procedures to administer the case tracking and calendaring system; court system and organization to effectively interact with court officials, court procedures and legal terminology to communicate with court officials and law enforcement personnel; interpersonal skills to work with court personnel and the general public; organizational skills to monitor case activity and prepare court calendars; and principles of management related to the supervision of staff.Skills in: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, WebEx, and Casewise; and strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to: use office automation equipment to prepare legal documents and maintain the case tracking system; summarize, compile, and tabulate narrative and numerical material, analyze and record information, and balance figures; learn specific laws, rules and regulations relating to the court system and programs; be resourceful in gathering information and in answering unusual inquires and questions; and compose correspondence independently following established guidelines.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 J. LeeksNC Administrative Office of the CourtsHuman Resources Divisionhttps://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careersMinimum Education and ExperienceSome 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.Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or a related field, and two years of progressive experience in the court system to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work described; or a master's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Attach résumé and cover letter.EEO StatementT he 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 LeeksEmail:[e-mail]