Court Assistant (Temporary)

Buncombe County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Agency

District Court

Division

DISTRICT COURT 40

Job Classification Title

Court Assistant (S)

Position Number

Grade

JB12

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: $19.00/hour

This position is temporary full time. 40 hours per week.

District Court District 40 (Buncombe) seeks a qualified candidate to perform a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks for the Chief District Court Judge and other District Court Judges in the 40th Judicial District.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include but are not limited to:

Screens callers and visitors answers inquiries secures and gives information.
Screens and routes mail according to contents of communication including email.
Schedules appointments and meetings makes travel arrangements and maintains administrative records for the office.
Orders and distribute office supplies.
Copies files and retrieves materials and performs periodic follow-up activities.
Composes and prepares materials including correspondence reports and legal documents.
Prepares and distribute calendars and answer questions regarding status of cases.

This position reports to the Court Manager. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. This position is authorized through February 28 2026.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of:court rules and procedures; general office procedures; grammar and punctuation; word processing; commonly used rules procedures or methods to perform assignments.

Skills in: Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.

Ability to:screen communications and based on content handle independently or route to proper destination; apply grammar and punctuation rules; type with accuracy and speed; spell accurately; use judgment in organizing and establishing document format; give basic information and instructions regarding programs or office based on inquires; and operate office equipment such as copier calculator fax machine computer and telephones.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

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Dominikii Coleman
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.

Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal; or an Associate Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preferences:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

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:

Dominikii Coleman

Email:

Required Experience:

Junior IC

AgencyDistrict CourtDivisionDISTRICT COURT 40Job Classification TitleCourt Assistant (S)Position NumberGradeJB12About 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 fre...