Court Assistant

State of North Carolina

4d•Onsite

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: $39,511.00 - $57,438.00 The Trial Court Administrator's Office, 14th Judicial District, serving Cumberland County, seeks a qualified candidate to provide direct customer service in a busy front desk position and to perform a variety of duties in support of judges in the Judicial District. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

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, Outlook and Teams.
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; 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.
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Responsibilities

Administrative assistance in connection with civil case management and criminal defendant inmate motions.
Screen callers and visitors, answer inquiries, secure and give information.
Screen and route mail according to contents of communication including email.
Schedule appointments and meetings, make travel arrangements, and maintain administrative records for the office.
Order and distribute office supplies.
Copy, file, and retrieve materials and perform periodic follow-up activities.
Compose and prepare materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
May prepare and distribute calendars and answer questions regarding status of cases.
May provide support services to other programs in the district such as arbitration, mediation, criminal, or civil case management.
May assist with jury management operations.
May coordinate court reporting services.
Any additional tasks assigned by the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge.

Benefits

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

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