Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Lincoln County, seeks a qualified individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk in the legal system of North Carolina. Deputy Clerks perform specialized clerical and administrative work in a Clerk of Superior Court office that involves interacting with the public, processing initial filings, continuances, judgments, and maintaining case documentation. This position is temporary, full-time, and will end on November 16, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Knowledge of NC general statutes.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the local judicial district.
Knowledge of juvenile proceedings.
Knowledge of eWarrants.
Knowledge of eCourts.
Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures.
Skills in basic math.
Skills in active listening.
Skills in managing a high volume of public interaction.
Skills in effectively communicating both verbally and in writing.
Skills in fast, accurate data entry.
Skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to read and comprehend legal documents.
Ability to interact diplomatically with a diverse group of people.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to adjust to unexpected events.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to organize and manage files.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to provide procedural information without giving legal advice.

Nice To Haves

Lincoln County residents preferred.
Professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.

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, etc.
Provide sensitive information for juvenile casework to attorneys, Guardians ad Litem (GAL), the Department of Social Services (DSS), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Administer estates of the deceased and explain procedures to family members and other authorized representatives.