Court Assistant

State of North Carolina

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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 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.

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; 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.
• Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all Civil calendars for Guilford County (Divorce, Domestic Violence, Trials, Motions, Pre-trial, EQUD).
• Handle FFS (Family Financial Settlement) tracking and scheduling.
• Arbitration.
• Issue permits to allow for cell phones and electronic devices inside the courthouse.
• Attend court sessions.
• Serve as the liaison between the judicial office and internal and external agencies.
• Field all requests for disability accommodations for the High Point Division.
• Fields media requests.
• Responding to email inquiries from attorneys and other court professionals.
• Serve as administrative professional to Chief Judge.
• Retrieve and distribute daily mail from the Clerk's Office.
• Answer telephone calls.
• Respond to Jurors who makes their request via letter US Mail they will notify via letter US Mail or if print out from the I-Juror computer.

Benefits

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

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