Court Assistant

State of North Carolina•Forsyth County, NC

About The Position

Superior Court 31, serving Forsyth County, seeks a qualified candidate to perform a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks for the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge. The role may also provide support services to other district programs, including arbitration, mediation, or jury management, and may assist with jury management operations or coordinate court reporting services. The position reports to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The salary range is $40,696.00 to $59,161.00.

Requirements

Graduation from high school 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 appropriately based on 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 provide 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.

Responsibilities

Screen callers and visitors; answer inquiries; and secure and provide information.
Screen and route mail, including email, according to its contents.
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, legal documents, and other materials.
May prepare and distribute calendars and answer questions about case status.
May provide support services to district programs such as arbitration, mediation, or jury management.
May assist with jury management operations.
May coordinate court reporting services.