Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clerk of Superior Court in Orange County, North Carolina is seeking a Deputy Clerk (S) to manage document processing, filing, data entry, and courtroom support. You will handle cash receipting, case maintenance, and customer service for the public and attorneys.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 18 years of age; courthouse or law office experience is preferred. Position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within the clerks’ office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Management prefers applicants with courthouse or law office experience.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts and maintain accurate records.
• Review and process criminal and civil cases, including various docket types.
• Maintain case files and records in the courtroom during sessions.
• Provide information to attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, DSS, and DPS as needed.
• Explain procedures to family members and other authorized representatives while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Cash receipts processing

Courtroom/customer service

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Agency

Clerk of Superior Court

Division

CSC Orange

Job Classification Title

Deputy Clerk (S)

Position Number

60004063

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, Orange 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

• 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.

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.

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. Orange County residents preferred.

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

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.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.