Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina; Davidson (AR); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of North Carolina's Clerk of Superior Court, Davidson County, seeks a Deputy Clerk (S) to manage court documentation, perform data entry, and assist in the courtroom. The role involves processing civil and criminal cases, handling records, and providing customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent with a preference for local residency. Training is provided; duties include handling sensitive information and assisting attorneys,

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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, DSS, and DPS.
• Administer estates of the deceased and explain procedures to family members and other authorized representatives.

Conocimientos

Basic math

Active listening

Public interaction

Verbal and written communication

Data entry

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Agency

Clerk of Superior Court

Division

CSC Davidson

Job Classification Title

Deputy Clerk (S)

Position Number

65026464

Grade

JC01

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: $37,404.00 - $60,502.00
The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Davidson County, is seeking a qualified individual to serve in the position of deputy clerk in the legal system of North Carolina by processing, controlling and maintaining documentation of court cases. As a deputy clerk, you may perform a variety of duties including working in the courtroom, providing customer service, data entry, typing, filing, cash receipting, multi-tasking, and an assortment of other tasks.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

As a Deputy Clerk, you may perform a variety of duties such as, but not limited to, the following:

• 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.

New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge of: NC general statutes; policies and procedures related to the local judicial district; juvenile proceedings; eWarrants; eCourts; Odyssey Enterprise Justice, and general office and clerical procedures.
Skills in: basic math; active listening; managing a high volume of public interaction; effectively communicating both verbally and in writing; fast, accurate data entry; and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to: read and comprehend legal documents; interact diplomatically with a diverse group of people; multi-task; adjust to unexpected events; meet deadlines; organize and manage files; work independently; maintain confidentiality; and provide procedural information without giving legal advice.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Charmaine Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division

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.

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

Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.

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.

Recruiter:

Charmaine James Leeks

Email:

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