Judicial Hearing Officer Assistant

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

Job summary

The Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court is seeking an Assistant Clerk/Legal Hearing Officer. You will hear cases on behalf of the Clerk, exercising judicial authority in accordance with North Carolina statutes and overseeing hearings across foreclosures, guardianships, and related matters.

Primary responsibilities include issuing orders, reviewing filings, and providing guidance to the Clerk and court staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina preferred.
• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school preferred.
• Spanish language fluency helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clerk in exercising judicial authority as ex officio Judge of Probate and as judicial officer of the Superior Court.
• Conduct evidentiary hearings and issue judicial opinions with findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Preside over hearings and issue orders on foreclosures, guardianships, and other matters within statutory jurisdiction.
• Review and sign orders for supplemental proceedings, minor adoptions, and default judgments.
• Provide legal advice to the Clerk and departments regarding procedural and statutory matters.

Skills

Judicial authority

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Juris Doctor degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court is seeking an Assistant Clerk/Legal Hearing Officer. You will hear cases on behalf of the Clerk, exercising judicial authority in accordance with North Carolina statutes and overseeing hearings across foreclosures, guardianships, and related matters.

Primary responsibilities include issuing orders, reviewing filings, and providing guidance to the Clerk and court staff.