Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina • Chatham County, NC

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About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Chatham County is recruiting for multiple Deputy Clerk positions. Deputy Clerks serve in North Carolina’s legal system by processing, controlling, and maintaining court case documentation. The work may include courtroom duties, customer service, data entry, typing, filing, cash receipting, and other clerical tasks. New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office.

The salary range is $37,404.00–$60,502.00. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. Chatham County residents are preferred, and management prefers applicants with professional courthouse or law office experience. Applicants must attach a cover letter and résumé and submit a completed online application; résumés are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of North Carolina general statutes; policies and procedures related to the local judicial district; juvenile proceedings; 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 and 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

• Chatham County residency is 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 (GAL), the Department of Social Services (DSS), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• Administer estates of deceased persons and explain procedures to family members and other authorized representatives.
• Perform courtroom work, customer service, data entry, typing, filing, and other clerical tasks.

What This Job Offers

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