Deputy Clerk

Pitt County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 36315 - 58740

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Clerk of Superior Court

Division

CSC Pitt

Job Classification Title

Deputy Clerk (S)

Position Number

Grade

JC01

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the rights liberties and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor denial or delay.

Description of Work

SALARY RANGE: $36315.00 - $58740.00

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court Pitt County seeks an individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk in the legal system of North Carolina. Deputy Clerks perform specialized clerical and administrative work in a Clerk of Superior Court office that involves interacting with the public processing initial filings continuances judgments and maintaining case documentation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

As a Deputy Clerk you may perform a variety of duties such as but not limited to the following:

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 etc.
Provide sensitive information for juvenile casework to attorneys Guardians ad Litem (GAL) the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Administer estates of the deceased and explain procedures to family members and other authorized representatives.

New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of: NC general statutes; policies and procedures related to the local judicial district; juvenile proceedings; eWarrants; eCourts; and general office and clerical procedures.

Skills in:basic math; active listening; managing a high volume of public interaction; effectively communicating both verbally and in writing; fast accurate data entry; and MS Word Excel and Outlook.

Ability to:read and comprehend legal documents; interact diplomatically with a diverse group of people; multi-task; adjust to unexpected events; meet deadlines; organize and manage files; work independently; maintain confidentiality; and provide procedural information without giving legal advice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications willnotbe accepted.

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It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

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All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https :// Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age. Pitt County residents preferred.

Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Charmaine Leeks

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AgencyClerk of Superior CourtDivisionCSC PittJob Classification TitleDeputy Clerk (S)Position NumberGradeJC01About UsDO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the rights liberties and freedo...