Judicial Services Coordinator

North Carolina Utilities Commission; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a Judicial Services Coordinator in Mecklenburg County, NC to manage probation case documents, review court judgments, and match offenders to community service opportunities.

You will interview offenders, gather histories, prepare reports, and liaise with judges, attorneys, clerks, and parole officers while maintaining case files and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Experience in court system, paralegal work, or related field recommended.

Responsibilities

• Accept, inspect, and process the legal documents of new probation cases.
• Review court judgments and match offenders’ skills to needs.
• Prepare reports and maintain case files; coordinate community service placements.

Skills

Structured Sentencing

Communication

Time management

Courtroom liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

## Judicial Services CoordinatorApplylocations: Mecklenburg County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-121919**Agency**Adult Correction**Division**COO - Community Supervision**Job Classification Title**Judicial Services Coordinator (S)**Position Number**60074237**Grade**NC05**About Us**The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!**Description of Work**Employees accept, inspect and process the legal documents of new probation cases. They review court judgments and match offenders’ skills to needs with consideration given to the offenders’ criminal history, physical condition, age, transportation needs, and availability to perform the work within the designated period of time. Work involves interviewing offenders to obtain information regarding past arrests/convictions, work records, and family social histories to develop treatment and sanction recommendations for court-ordered presentence and pre-parole investigations. Employee must consider the needs of both the offenders and the recipient agencies and, if necessary, will refer offenders to support agencies for assistance to meet special needs. Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, negotiating agreements, placing offenders with agencies to perform designated community service work, complete required documentation, prepare reports, and maintain case files. Work involves significant contact with members and officials of the judicial system, community agencies, victims, offenders, and general public while serving as the court's representative in the community and maintaining public awareness of the program. Employees are usually located in or near the courthouse. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Judicial Services Specialist or Chief Probation and Parole Officer.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences*** The JSC shall have extensive knowledge of Structured Sentencing and how it applies to Community Supervision and knowledge of the Community Service Work Program.* The JSC shall exhibit a working knowledge of local and regional community resources to address the placement of monitored offenders to government and nonprofit agencies in the community.* The JSC must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the Judiciary, offenders and the general public to ensure thorough and appropriate collection, analysis and utilization of data to interpret Division guidelines, policies and procedures.* The JSC shall behave in a professional manner at all times as they hold a highly visible position within Community Supervision, and their actions will reflect upon the entire Division. The position is frequently in court and will associate with Judges, Attorneys, District Attorneys, Clerk of Court, Law Enforcement, etc. and establish and sustain effective working relationships.* The JSC is responsible for planning their daily work operations, setting priorities, scheduling, and establishing deadlines for the caseload; must possess exceptional time management and organizational skills and must be able to work under stressful situations. Experience in this area must be listed within your application or prior job duties.* Salary Range: $33,902 - $59,327**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate’s degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.