Assistant Clerk / Hearing Officer

State of North Carolina•Iredell, NC

5d•$40,482 - $74,792•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Iredell County, seeks an Assistant Clerk/Legal Hearing Officer. Assistant Clerks/Legal Hearing Officers hear cases, on behalf of the Clerk, where the Clerk has judicial authority in accordance with North Carolina statutes. Primary responsibilities for this Assistant Clerk/Legal Hearing Officer position include but are not limited to the following: Assist the elected Clerk in the exercise of judicial authority, exercising all of the judicial powers, functions and authority of the Clerk as ex officio Judge of Probate and as a judicial officer of the Superior Court. Conduct evidentiary hearings and render judicial opinions including relevant findings of fact and conclusions of law. Preside over hearings and issue orders on foreclosures, guardianships, claim and deliveries, supplemental proceedings, disputed funds, surplus proceeds, minor's funds, adult adoptions, and other matters within the statutory jurisdiction of the Clerk of Superior Court. Review and sign orders for supplemental proceedings, minor adoptions, property bonds, and default judgments. Provide legal advice to the Clerk of Court and departments within the Office of the Clerk regarding procedural and statutory matters. Serve on Court committees, as appointed by the Clerk. Interact with the public, attorneys, and others to provide information about court processes and procedural matters while neither offering legal advice nor engaging inex partecommunications.

Requirements

North Carolina court systems and procedures
Case, statutory, regulatory, and common law
NC General Statutes
Estates and Special Proceedings and other areas of civil law
Basic accounting
Following oral and written instructions
Working quickly and with accuracy
Managing a high-volume case load
Attention to detail and organization
Entering data with precision
Accurately typing 35-40 wpm
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Ability to work independently and under pressure with time limited mandates
Ability to interpret laws and make timely decisions with accuracy
Ability to read and understand the statutes and procedures for estate administration and record keeping
Ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds
Demonstrate a superior work ethic
Effectively manage a high volume of public interaction
High school diploma or equivalency certificate required
Minimum of 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law in North Carolina
Two (2) years of experience as a litigating attorney
Professional experience working in a courthouse or law office
Experience in Estates and Special Proceedings
Spanish language fluency

Responsibilities

Assist the elected Clerk in the exercise of judicial authority, exercising all of the judicial powers, functions and authority of the Clerk as ex officio Judge of Probate and as a judicial officer of the Superior Court.
Conduct evidentiary hearings and render judicial opinions including relevant findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Preside over hearings and issue orders on foreclosures, guardianships, claim and deliveries, supplemental proceedings, disputed funds, surplus proceeds, minor's funds, adult adoptions, and other matters within the statutory jurisdiction of the Clerk of Superior Court.
Review and sign orders for supplemental proceedings, minor adoptions, property bonds, and default judgments.
Provide legal advice to the Clerk of Court and departments within the Office of the Clerk regarding procedural and statutory matters.
Serve on Court committees, as appointed by the Clerk.
Interact with the public, attorneys, and others to provide information about court processes and procedural matters while neither offering legal advice nor engaging inex partecommunications.