Deputy Clerk

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

Job summary

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Warren County, North Carolina, is seeking a Deputy Clerk (S) to support the legal system by processing, controlling, and maintaining court documents. Duties include courtroom presence, customer service, data entry, filing, and cash receipting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18, and preferably have experience in a courthouse or law office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age; Warren County residency preferred.
• Experience in a courthouse or law office preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents; maintain confidentiality.
• Strong data entry, math, and clerical skills; proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts and maintain accurate cash handling.
• Review, prepare, and process criminal and civil cases.
• Process cases and maintain case files in courtroom sessions.
• Establish and maintain case files for various court actions.
• Provide information to attorneys, GALs, DSS, and DPS while upholding confidentiality.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Odyssey Enterprise Justice

eWarrants

eCourts

Job description

Agency Clerk of Superior Court

Division
CSC Warren

Job Classification Title
Deputy Clerk (S)

Position Number60004680

GradeJC01

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, Warren 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 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.

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. Warren 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.