Court Manager I

Judicial Branch; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The District Court in North Carolina is seeking a Court Manager I to prepare and maintain calendars, coordinate CNJ, 50B DV, custody, and other district court calendars. You will manage court dates and judicial assignments in Odyssey/Enterprise Justice, coordinate remote hearings, interpretive requests, and serve as a liaison among judges, counsel, and court staff.

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, knowledge of court procedures, and experience in court

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or related field, and two years of progressive experience in the court system.
• Or a master's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Attach résumé and cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining District Court calendars.
• Coordinating Civil Non-Jury, Domestic Violence, 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in court administration or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

WebEx

Casewise

Job description

Agency District Court Division DISTRICT COURT 22 Job Classification Title Court Manager I (S) Position Number 60006701 Grade JB18

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.

SALARY RANGE: $55,069.00 - $86,291.00

Duties

• 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 / Management Preferences

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.

Charmaine J. 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. 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 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.

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. Find your next opportunity today!