Deputy Clerk - Civil Division

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina – Clerk of Superior Court in Stanly County is seeking a Deputy Clerk (S) in the Civil Division to process filings, manage case records, and assist the public in court operations.

The salary range is $37,404.00 to $60,502.00 annually. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and being at least 18 years old; experience in a courthouse is preferred. New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Stanly County residents preferred.
• Experience in a courthouse or law office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts and manage financial transactions.
• Review, prepare, and process criminal and civil cases including divorces and juvenile matters.
• Process cases, produce records, and maintain case files in the courtroom during court sessions.
• Establish and maintain case files for adoptions, foreclosures, and other proceedings.
• Provide information to attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, DSS, and DPS while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Data entry

Public interaction

Documentation

MS Word/Excel

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

VCAP

JWISE

eCourts

Odyssey

Job description

Agency

Clerk of Superior Court

Division

CSC Stanly

Job Classification Title

Deputy Clerk (S)

Position Number

60004420

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, Stanly 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. This position will be working in the Civil Division.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

• 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 / Competencies:

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 Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age. Stanly County residents preferred.

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

Attach cover letter and résumé.

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.