Court Manager I

State of North Carolina • Cleveland, NC

1d • $55,069 - $86,291 • Onsite

About The Position

District Court 39, Cleveland County, is seeking a qualified individual to perform a variety of case management functions for District Court, and the Chief District Court Judge and to manage the office in the absence of the judge.

Requirements

• Knowledge of case management and calendaring rules and procedures to administer the case tracking and calendaring system.
• Knowledge of court system and organization to effectively interact with court officials.
• Knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology to communicate with court officials and law enforcement personnel.
• Interpersonal skills to work with court personnel and the general public.
• Organizational skills to monitor case activity and prepare court calendars.
• Knowledge of principles of management related to the supervision of staff.
• Skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, WebEx, and Casewise.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use office automation equipment to prepare legal documents and maintain the case tracking system.
• Ability to summarize, compile, and tabulate narrative and numerical material, analyze and record information, and balance figures.
• Ability to learn specific laws, rules and regulations relating to the court system and programs.
• Ability to be resourceful in gathering information and in answering unusual inquiries and questions.
• Ability to compose correspondence independently following established guidelines.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or a related field, and two years of progressive experience in the court system to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work described; or a master's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop case management procedures; and track status of cases.
• Resolve Scheduling Conflicts.
• Prepare and distribute calendars.
• Assist judges in drafting and preparing orders.
• Track case filing and disposition data.
• Prepare reports & various legal documents.
• Prepare a variety of materials including correspondence.
• Coordinate foreign language interpreter services.
• Ensure office supplies/equipment are ordered/maintained.
• Interact with the public/attorneys; Answer phone calls/emails.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings.
• Arbitration Coordinator.
• Provide daily administrative support to the District Court Judges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level