Trial Court Coordinator

State of North Carolina•Franklin, NC

1d•$49,690 - $75,826•Onsite

About The Position

Judicial District 11, serving Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren Counties, seeks a qualified Trial Court Coordinator to perform a variety of administrative and case management functions for the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge and Trial Court Administrator in the District. Travel to these counties is required.

Requirements

Knowledge of: case management and calendaring rules and procedures to administer the case tracking and calendaring system; the NC court system and organization to effectively interact with court officials; court procedures and legal terminology to communicate with court officials and law enforcement personnel; and dispute resolution.
Skills in: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; NCAOC programs such as Odyssey; and organization to monitor case activity and prepare court calendars.
Ability to: work independently and with court personnel and the general public; use office automation equipment to prepare legal documents and maintain the case tracking system; summarize, compile, and tabulate narrative and numerical material; analyze and record information, and balance figures; learn specific laws, rules, and regulations relating to the court system and programs; be resourceful in gathering information and in answering unusual inquires; independently compose correspondence following established guidelines; multi-task; and prioritize duties and responsibilities.
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or a related field, and one year of experience in the court system to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work described; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or a related field; and two (2) years of progressive experience in the court system to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work described; or a Master's degree in a related field plus one (1) year of experience in the court system; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field; or extensive professional experience working with judicial officials, with a particular emphasis on knowledge of dispute resolution rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Superior Court mediation according to state and local rules; perform all functions associated with assigning cases to mediation, appointing mediators, approving extensions of time, and evaluating mediator reports.
Track status of cases and prepare periodic reports, schedule cases, and resolve scheduling conflicts; prepare and distribute calendars; and answer questions regarding status of cases.
Compose and prepare a variety of materials including correspondence and reports.
May Coordinate the use of court space in all five courthouses.
Ensure office supplies and equipment are ordered, distributed, and maintained.
Screen callers and visitors, answer inquires, secure and give information.
Copy, file, and retrieve materials and perform periodic follow-up actives.
Assist with and Coordinate foreign language interpreter services.
Assist the Trial Court Administrator in coordinating court reporter coverage.
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge or Trial Court Administrator to ensure the efficient and orderly administration of justice.