Judicial Clerk: Special Proceedings & Estates

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina Forsyth County is hiring an Assistant Clerk to support the Clerk of Superior Court in Special Proceedings. The role involves handling cases such as foreclosures, guardianships, adoptions, and estates, under statutory authority.

The assistant may cross-train in the Estates Division and will interact with attorneys and the public. Responsibilities include conducting hearings, issuing orders, and managing records with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of North Carolina court systems, statutes, and procedures.
• Ability to conduct evidentiary hearings and issue orders with findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Strong data entry accuracy and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clerk in exercising judicial authority and acting as ex officio Judge of Probate.
• Conduct hearings and render judicial opinions with relevant findings.
• Preside over foreclosures, guardianships, and related proceedings within statutory jurisdiction.
• Prepare letters of testamentary and administer guardianships.

Skills

Judicial authority

Case management

Attention to detail

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma

Juris Doctor degree (preferred)

Tools

Typing 35-40 wpm

Job description

State of North Carolina Forsyth County is hiring an Assistant Clerk to support the Clerk of Superior Court in Special Proceedings. The role involves handling cases such as foreclosures, guardianships, adoptions, and estates, under statutory authority.

The assistant may cross-train in the Estates Division and will interact with attorneys and the public. Responsibilities include conducting hearings, issuing orders, and managing records with attention to detail.