Court Assistant (Temporary)

State of North Carolina

4d • $19

About The Position

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay. Salary Range: $19.00/hour This position is temporary, full time. 40 hours per week. District Court District 40 (Buncombe) seeks a qualified candidate to perform a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks for the Chief District Court Judge and other District Court Judges in the 40th Judicial District. Duties include but are not limited to: Screens callers and visitors, answers inquiries, secures and gives information. Screens and routes mail according to contents of communication including email. Schedules appointments and meetings, makes travel arrangements, and maintains administrative records for the office. Orders and distribute office supplies. Copies, files, and retrieves materials and performs periodic follow-up activities. Composes and prepares materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents. Prepares and distribute calendars and answer questions regarding status of cases. This position reports to the Court Manager. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. This position is authorized through February 28, 2026.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: court rules and procedures; general office procedures; grammar and punctuation; word processing; commonly used rules, procedures, or methods, to perform assignments.
• Skills in: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to: screen communications and based on content, handle independently or route to proper destination; apply grammar and punctuation rules; type with accuracy and speed; spell accurately; use judgment in organizing and establishing document format; give basic information and instructions regarding programs or office based on inquires; and operate office equipment such as copier, calculator, fax machine, computer, and telephones.
• Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal; or an Associate Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Screens callers and visitors, answers inquiries, secures and gives information.
• Screens and routes mail according to contents of communication including email.
• Schedules appointments and meetings, makes travel arrangements, and maintains administrative records for the office.
• Orders and distribute office supplies.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials and performs periodic follow-up activities.
• Composes and prepares materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Prepares and distribute calendars and answer questions regarding status of cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees