Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a qualified Deputy Clerk (S) for the Henderson County division. This permanent, part-time position works 20 hours per week, processing, controlling, and maintaining court documentation, with duties in court, customer service, data entry, and filing.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma and age 18+. Knowledge of court procedures, data entry speed, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role within the Clerk of Superior

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NC general statutes and court procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts.
• Review, prepare, and process criminal and civil cases.
• Maintain case files in courtroom during court sessions.
• Establish and maintain case files for adoptions, determinations of incompetency, foreclosures, and other matters.
• Provide information to attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, DSS, and DPS.
• Administer estates and explain procedures to family members and other authorized representatives.

Skills

Basic math

Active listening

Public interaction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Agency

Clerk of Superior Court

Division

CSC Henderson

Job Classification Title

Deputy Clerk (S)

Position Number

60092299

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: $18,702.00 - $30,251.00

This position, permanent, part-time, 20 hours per week.

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Henderson 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

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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 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. Henderson 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.