Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina • Brunswick, NC

1d • $37,404 - $60,502

About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Brunswick County is recruiting for multiple Deputy Clerk positions. Deputy Clerks serve in North Carolina’s legal system by processing, controlling, and maintaining documentation for court cases. Duties may include courtroom work, customer service, data entry, typing, filing, cash receipting, multitasking, 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.

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, active listening, high-volume public interaction, 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 groups; 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

• Brunswick County residents are preferred.
• Professional experience working in a courthouse or law office is preferred.
• Education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office may qualify new hires for pay above the minimum rate.

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 case 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 perform data entry, typing, filing, and other clerical tasks.

What This Job Offers

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