Court Assistant

State of North Carolina

2d•Onsite

About The Position

District Court 24, serving Guilford County, 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 24th judicial district. This is a public-facing position that will be stationed at the front window to serve as the liaison between the District Court Judges Office and internal and external agencies.

Requirements

Knowledge of court rules and procedures
Knowledge of general office procedures
Knowledge of grammar and punctuation
Knowledge of word processing
Knowledge of 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
Ability to apply grammar and punctuation rules
Ability to type with accuracy and speed
Ability to spell accurately
Ability to use judgment in organizing and establishing document format
Ability to give basic information and instructions regarding programs or office based on inquiries
Ability to 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

Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Public with scheduling Civil District Court cases, and answering general questions
Daily use of Enterprise Justice (Odyssey), which includes processing Calendar Requests, managing task queues, scheduling hearings, and generating forms
Jury Excusals and Deferrals – managing jury excusals and deferrals via email, mail, I-Juror request, and in person walk-ins.
Preparing some Civil Calendars for Guilford County (mainly Minor Settlements)
Answering phone calls, and emails
Retrieving and distributing daily mail from the Clerk’s Office
Serving as administrative professional to all District Court Judges in the 24th Judicial District
Creating and maintaining Webex links for Judicial Hospitalizations and Minor Settlements
Preparing and tasking Failure to Comply Order’s for Judge’s signature