Multicounty Trial Court Coordinator

North Carolina Courts; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Courts seeks a qualified Trial Court Coordinator to support the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge and Trial Court Administrator across Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren Counties. Travel to counties is required; work hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

The role emphasizes case management, calendaring, and coordinating court services. Minimum education includes a four-year degree and one year in the court system, with preferred higher qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree plus one year in court system or equivalent combination
• Willingness to travel across five counties
• Knowledge of court rules, calendaring, and dispute resolution

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Superior Court mediation and assign mediators; approve extensions and evaluate mediator reports
• Track case status, prepare calendars, schedule cases, and resolve conflicts
• Prepare correspondence and reports; distribute calendars and respond to inquiries
• Coordinate use of court space across five courthouses; manage supplies and equipment
• Screen callers/visitors and provide information; maintain records and follow-up tasks
• Assist with interpreter services and court reporter coverage as needed
• Support Trial Court Administrator and Senior Resident Judge to ensure efficient administration

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Case management

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Odyssey

Job description

North Carolina Courts seeks a qualified Trial Court Coordinator to support the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge and Trial Court Administrator across Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren Counties. Travel to counties is required; work hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

The role emphasizes case management, calendaring, and coordinating court services. Minimum education includes a four-year degree and one year in the court system, with preferred higher qualifications.