Court Assistant

State of North Carolina • Cumberland, NC

1d • $40,696 - $59,161

About The Position

The Court Assistant performs a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks for the Chief District Court Judge and District Court Judges in the district. The position supports court and office operations through communication screening, scheduling, records maintenance, document preparation, and related administrative services. It may also provide support to district programs such as arbitration, mediation, jury management, or Family Court, and may assist with jury management operations.

The position requires knowledge of court rules and procedures, general office procedures, grammar and punctuation, word processing, and commonly used rules, procedures, or methods for completing assignments. The successful candidate will use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; communicate effectively orally and in writing; screen and route communications appropriately; type and spell accurately; organize documents; provide basic information and instructions; and operate office equipment.

The stated salary range is $40,696.00–$59,161.00. Applicants must submit an online application; a cover letter and résumé are requested. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Requirements

• High school graduation and two 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.
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures, general office procedures, grammar and punctuation, word processing, and commonly used rules, procedures, or methods for performing assignments.
• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to screen communications and handle them independently or route them to the proper destination based on their content.
• Ability to apply grammar and punctuation rules, type accurately and quickly, and spell accurately.
• Ability to use judgment in organizing and establishing document formats.
• Ability to give basic information and instructions about programs or the office in response to inquiries.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as a copier, calculator, fax machine, computer, and telephones.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language fluency.

Responsibilities

• Screen callers and visitors, answer inquiries, and secure and provide information.
• Screen and route mail and email according to the contents of communications.
• Schedule appointments and meetings, make travel arrangements, and maintain office administrative records.
• Order and distribute office supplies.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials, and perform periodic follow-up activities.
• Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• May prepare and distribute calendars and answer questions regarding case status.
• May provide support services to district programs such as arbitration, mediation, jury management, or Family Court.
• May assist with jury management operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED