Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina • New Hanover County, NC

8d • $43,810 - $60,502 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in New Hanover County is hiring a Deputy Clerk to process, control, and maintain documentation of court cases within North Carolina’s legal system. Duties may include courtroom work, customer service, data entry, typing, filing, cash receipting, and other clerical tasks. The salary range is $43,810.00–$60,502.00. 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, local judicial district policies and procedures, juvenile proceedings, eWarrants, eCourts, Odyssey Enterprise Justice, and general office and clerical procedures.
• Basic math, active listening, 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 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

• New Hanover 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 be considered in setting 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.
• Perform courtroom, customer service, data entry, typing, filing, and other clerical duties.

What This Job Offers

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