Deputy Clerk

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

Job summary

North Carolina Judicial Branch seeks a Deputy Clerk (S) in the Clerk of Superior Court, Surry County. The role processes filings, judgments, and case records, while interacting with the public and maintaining documentation in the courtroom.

New hires may earn $37,404 to $60,502 depending on education and experience. High school diploma required; courthouse or law office experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Surry County residents preferred.
• Experience in courthouse or law office preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Process initial filings, continuances, judgments, and maintain case documentation.
• Interact with the public and provide procedural information.
• Maintain and organize case files in the courtroom during sessions.
• Review and process criminal and civil cases including various docket items.
• Manage sensitive information and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Public interaction

Data entry

Reading legal documents

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Agency Clerk of Superior Court Division CSC Surry

Job Classification Title Deputy Clerk (S) Position Number 60004449 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, Surry County, seeks an individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk in the legal system of North Carolina. Deputy Clerks perform specialized clerical and administrative work in a Clerk of Superior Court office that involves interacting with the public, processing initial filings, continuances, judgments, and maintaining case documentation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

• 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 / Competencies

• Knowledge of: NC general statutes; policies and procedures related to the local judicial district; juvenile proceedings; eWarrants; eCourts; 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.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Surry County residents preferred.
• Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

EEO Statement

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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.

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. Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

Recruiter

Recruiter: Charmaine James Leeks Email: [e-mail]

Statement about State Workforce

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!

State Application Resources / Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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