Deputy Clerk
About The Position
The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Johnston County is seeking a Deputy Clerk to process, control, and maintain court case documentation within North Carolina’s legal system. The position may include courtroom work, customer service, data entry, typing, filing, cash receipting, and other clerical and court-related duties. New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office. The minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum age of 18. Johnston County residents are preferred. Management prefers applicants with professional courthouse or law-office experience. Applicants must submit a completed online application with a cover letter and résumé; résumés are not accepted in place of the completed application.
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, active listening, and the ability to manage a high volume of public interaction.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and fast, accurate data entry skills.
- Proficiency with MS 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; maintain confidentiality; and provide procedural information without giving legal advice.
Nice To Haves
- Johnston 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 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 other clerical tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
