Court Coordinator

State of North Carolina•Burke County Courthouse Burke, NC

3d•$48,243 - $73,617•Onsite

About The Position

District Court 36, serving Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, seeks a qualified individual to provide administrative and case management duties for the District Court Judges. This position reports to the Court Manager. Work Hours are 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday - Friday. Position will either be in Burke, Caldwell, or Catawba County.

Requirements

Knowledge of court system and legal office practices and procedures.
Skills in case management; organization; entering data quickly and with accuracy; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to explain office and court procedures, and regulations to the public.
Ability to analyze and interpret facts or program information to make necessary decisions with accuracy.
Ability to work independently in administering or coordinating special court programs.
Ability to accurately spell and apply grammar.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to organize and compile work by specific deadlines.
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in a human services field such as psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or criminal justice and one (1) year of experience in a human services field or the court system; or an associate’s degree in a human services field plus three (3) years of equivalent experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

Compose and prepare a variety of material including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
Track status of cases, prepare and distribute periodic reports in cases, and answer questions regarding the status of cases.
May schedule and resolve scheduling conflicts and also prepare court calendars.
Screen callers and visitors, answer inquires, secure and give information.
Screen and route mail according to content of communication including email.
Copy, file, and retrieve materials and perform periodic follow up.
Order and distribute office supplies and equipment.
Assist with Legal Research and maintain administrative records for the office.
May provide support services to other district court programs when assigned.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief District Court Judge or Court Manager.