Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina • Iredell, NC

21h • $37,404 - $60,502

About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Iredell County is seeking a Deputy Clerk to process, control, and maintain documentation of court cases in North Carolina’s legal system. The role may involve courtroom work, customer service, data entry, typing, filing, cash receipting, and other clerical and case-processing tasks. The office has 13 employees, and duties are assigned by the elected Clerk of Superior Court.

The position handles criminal and civil cases and maintains records and files across a range of proceedings, including juvenile matters, estates, adoptions, and foreclosures. It also involves interactions with the public and authorized representatives, including providing procedural information while maintaining confidentiality and not giving legal advice.

The salary range is $37,404 to $60,502. New hires may be paid above the minimum based on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office. A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum age of 18 are required. Iredell County residents are preferred; courthouse or law-office experience is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of North Carolina general statutes and policies and procedures related to the local judicial district.
• Knowledge of juvenile proceedings, eWarrants, eCourts, Odyssey Enterprise Justice, and general office and clerical procedures.
• Basic math skills and active listening skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of public interaction and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Fast and accurate data-entry skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents; interact diplomatically with a diverse group of people; multitask; adjust to unexpected events; meet deadlines; organize and manage files; work independently; maintain confidentiality; and provide procedural information without giving legal advice.

Nice To Haves

• Iredell County residency is preferred.
• Professional experience working in a courthouse or law office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts.
• Review, prepare, and process criminal and civil cases, including misdemeanors, infractions, divorce, child custody, and juvenile cases.
• Process cases, produce records, and maintain case files in the courtroom during court sessions.
• Establish and maintain case files for adoptions, determinations of incompetency, foreclosures, motor vehicle liens, and other matters.
• Provide sensitive information related to juvenile cases to attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, the Department of Social Services, and the Department of Public Safety.
• Administer estates of deceased persons and explain procedures to family members and other authorized representatives.
• Perform courtroom, customer service, data-entry, typing, filing, and other assigned clerical duties.

What This Job Offers

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