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 court cases in North Carolina’s legal system. The role may include courtroom work, customer service, data entry, typing, filing, cash receipting, and other clerical 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 Deputy Clerk handles a range of criminal, civil, juvenile, and estate matters, maintains case files and records, and provides procedural information while protecting confidential and sensitive information. The position requires effective public interaction, accurate processing of legal documents and data, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 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, active listening, and the ability to manage a high volume of public interaction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fast and accurate data-entry skills.
• Ability to use 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

• 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 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.
• Provide customer service and procedural information without giving legal advice.
• Perform data entry, typing, filing, and other clerical duties.

What This Job Offers

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