Deputy Clerk - Civil Division

State of North Carolina • Pitt County, NC

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About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Pitt County seeks a Deputy Clerk to perform specialized clerical and administrative work in the Civil Division. The role involves interacting with the public, processing initial filings, continuances, and judgments, and maintaining case documentation. Duties may also include work involving criminal, juvenile, and estate 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.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of North Carolina general statutes and policies and procedures related to the local judicial district.
• Knowledge of civil proceedings and the Civil Case Processing System (VCAP), juvenile proceedings, Juvenile Case Tracking/Scheduling System (JWISE), eWarrants, eCourts, Odyssey Enterprise Justice, and general office and clerical procedures.
• Basic math skills; active listening; ability to manage a high volume of public interaction; effective verbal and written communication; fast, accurate data entry; and 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

• Professional experience working in a courthouse or law office is preferred.
• Stanly County residents are 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 information for juvenile casework 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.
• Interact with the public and process initial filings, continuances, judgments, and case documentation.
• Provide procedural information without giving legal advice.

What This Job Offers

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