Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina • Wadesboro, NC

1d • $37,404 - $60,502

About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Anson County seeks a Deputy Clerk to perform specialized clerical and administrative work in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office. The role involves interacting with the public, processing initial filings, continuances, and judgments, and maintaining case documentation. Duties may include work on criminal, civil, juvenile, estate, and other court matters. 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 clerical procedures.
• Skills in basic math, active listening, managing high-volume public interaction, verbal and written communication, fast and accurate data entry, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents; interact diplomatically with diverse groups; 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

• Anson 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 related matters.
• Provide sensitive juvenile casework 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.

What This Job Offers

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