Deputy Clerk

Nexxt, Inc.; Winton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Hertford County is seeking a Deputy Clerk. This role involves clerical and administrative tasks, including processing filings and maintaining case documentation. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in a courthouse or law office. Applicants must complete an online application, ensuring all information is accurate and thorough.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Management prefers applicants with professional experience in a courthouse or law office.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts and maintain case files.
• Review and process criminal and civil cases.
• Provide sensitive information for juvenile casework.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Data Entry

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

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State of North Carolina | Winton, NC 27986

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Hertford 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.

As a Deputy Clerk, you may perform a variety of duties such as, but not limited to:

1. Process cash receipts.
2. Review, prepare, and process criminal and civil cases including misdemeanors, infractions, divorce, child custody, and juvenile cases.
3. Process cases, produce records, and maintain case files in the courtroom during court sessions.
4. Establish and maintain case files for adoptions, determinations of incompetency, foreclosures, motor vehicle liens, etc.
5. 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).
6. 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; civil proceedings and the Civil Case Processing System (VCAP); juvenile proceedings; Juvenile Case Tracking/Scheduling System (JWISE); 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 qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and applicants must be at least 18 years old. Hertford County residents are preferred.

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

INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete an online application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

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Ensure your application includes all relevant education and work experience, and answer all questions thoroughly to receive proper credit. Resumes are not accepted in place of fully completed applications.

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All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, a system that confirms employment eligibility by comparing information from Form I-9 to DHS and Social Security Administration records. For more information, click on the provided links.