Estate Clerk Assistant: Probate, Hearings & Records

State of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina's Clerk of Superior Court, Mecklenburg County, Estates Division seeks an Assistant Clerk (NS) to process probate of wills and guardianships, prepare letters of testamentary, and assist with hearings.

You will work with attorneys and the public, supervise deputy clerks, review accounts, issue notices, and ensure compliance with NC statutes. A high school diploma is required; a JD is preferred; positions may pay above minimum for education and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; must be 18+, Mecklenburg resident preferred.
• Juris Doctorate preferred; active NC license or probate experience may pay above minimum.
• Strong knowledge of estates, guardianships, and probate procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for probate of wills and codicils; may serve as judge of probate.
• Appoint personal representatives for decedent estates, guardianships, trustees, collectors, and allowances.
• Prepare letters of testamentary, administration, and guardianship.
• Administer oaths and set bonds for administrators and guardians.
• Review annual and final accountings for accuracy and approve closing of estates.
• Issue Notices and Orders to personal representatives and legal counsel; preside over hearings.
• Supervise deputy clerks.

Skills

NC General Statutes

Guardianships

Probate procedures

Hearing procedures

VCAP

Supervisory principles

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma

Juris Doctorate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The State of North Carolina's Clerk of Superior Court, Mecklenburg County, Estates Division seeks an Assistant Clerk (NS) to process probate of wills and guardianships, prepare letters of testamentary, and assist with hearings.

You will work with attorneys and the public, supervise deputy clerks, review accounts, issue notices, and ensure compliance with NC statutes. A high school diploma is required; a JD is preferred; positions may pay above minimum for education and experience.