Deputy Clerk

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

Job summary

North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Deputy Clerk (S) to manage cash receipts, review and process criminal and civil cases, and maintain courtroom records. The role involves handling sensitive information for juvenile casework and estates administration, with duties across adoptions and foreclosures.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age 18, and preference for Nash County residents with courthouse or law office experience.

Qualifications

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

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

Data entry

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Public interaction

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agency Clerk of Superior Court Division CSC Nash Job Classification Title Deputy Clerk (S) Position Number 60003934 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

• 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.

Knowledge and Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Knowledge: 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: 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: 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.

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

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.
• Nash County residents preferred.
• Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.

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.

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.