Deputy Clerk - Civil Division

State of North Carolina • Stanly Co. Courthouse Stanly, NC

1d • $37,404 - $60,502

About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Stanly County is seeking a Deputy Clerk to perform specialized clerical and administrative work in the North Carolina court system. The role is assigned to the Civil Division and involves interacting with the public, processing initial filings, continuances, and judgments, and maintaining case documentation. Duties may also include processing cash receipts; reviewing and processing criminal and civil cases; managing records and case files during courtroom sessions; establishing files for matters such as adoptions, incompetency determinations, foreclosures, and motor vehicle liens; providing sensitive juvenile case information to authorized parties; and administering estates while explaining procedures to family members and authorized representatives. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and providing procedural information without giving legal advice.

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, active listening, public interaction, verbal and written communication, accurate data entry, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents; interact diplomatically with diverse people; multitask; adapt to unexpected events; meet deadlines; organize and manage files; work independently; maintain confidentiality; and provide procedural information without giving legal advice.

Nice To Haves

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

What This Job Offers

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