Deputy Clerk

Judicial Branch; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Deputy Clerk to process court documents, maintain case files, and assist in courtroom operations within the Orange County clerk's office.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 18+ years old, and preferred background in a courthouse or law office. Training provided; applications include resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18 years old.
• Orange County residents preferred; courthouse or law office experience encouraged.
• Attach resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Process court documents, manage case files, and assist in the courtroom.
• Provide customer service, data entry, filing, and cash receipting tasks.
• Review and process criminal and civil cases, including family matters.
• Maintain case files for adoptions, foreclosures, and other records.
• Share procedural information with attorneys and agencies while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public interaction management

Data entry

Basic math

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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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

• NC general statutes
• policies and procedures related to the local judicial district
• juvenile proceedings
• eWarrants
• eCourts
• Odyssey Enterprise Justice
• 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
• MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Abilities

• 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
• provide procedural information without giving legal advice

Benefits

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

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.
• Attach resume and cover letter.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

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.