Deputy Clerk

Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Mecklenburg County is seeking a Deputy Clerk to perform specialized clerical and administrative work in the Clerk's office. The position handles filings, continuances, judgments, and maintains case documentation in a fast-paced court environment.

This full-time, time-limited grant-funded role offers a salary range of $37,404 to $46,934, with funding ending June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Mecklenburg County residents preferred.
• Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.
• Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic math

Active listening

Public interaction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Odyssey Enterprise Justice

eWarrants

eCourts

Job description

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 - $46,934.00 **This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time.** ***Funding for this position will end on June 30, 2027.*** The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Mecklenburg 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

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 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age. Mecklenburg 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 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. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. 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.