Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina • Henderson County, NC

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About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Henderson County is seeking a deputy clerk to process, control, and maintain documentation of North Carolina court cases. The role involves a variety of clerical and court-related work, including courtroom support, customer service, data entry, typing, filing, cash receipting, and other duties. This is a permanent, part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week. The stated salary range is $18,702 to $30,251. New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Knowledge of North Carolina general statutes, local judicial district policies and procedures, juvenile proceedings, eWarrants, eCourts, Odyssey Enterprise Justice, and general office and clerical procedures.
• Basic math skills, active listening, and the ability to manage a high volume of public interaction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and fast, accurate data entry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents; interact diplomatically with diverse people; multitask; adjust to unexpected events; meet deadlines; organize and manage files; work independently; and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Henderson County residents are 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 juvenile case information 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.
• Provide customer service and perform data entry, typing, filing, and related clerical tasks.
• Provide procedural information without giving legal advice.

What This Job Offers

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