Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina•Cary, NC

1d•$36,315 - $58,740•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Wayne County, seeks an 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Process jail reports, citations, etc.
Work with Judicial staff, DA's, Attorneys, along with answering phones and multitasking.
Assist customers with court dates, and calendar requests.
Establish and maintain case files for courtroom.
Review, prepare, and process criminal and civil cases including misdemeanors, infractions, divorce, child custody and juvenile.