Court Coordinator

Court Coordinator (S)

Position Number:  | Grade: JB16

Salary Range: $48,243.00 - $73,617.00

District Court 36 serves Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. The role involves administrative and case-management duties supporting the District Court Judges.

• Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Track case status, prepare and distribute periodic reports, and answer inquiries regarding case status.
• Schedule and resolve scheduling conflicts; prepare court calendars.
• Screen callers and visitors, answer inquiries, secure and provide information.
• Screen and route mail and email according to content.
• Copy, file, retrieve materials and perform periodic follow‑up.
• Order and distribute office supplies and equipment.
• Assist with legal research and maintain administrative records.
• Provide support services to other district court programs when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief District Court Judge or Court Manager.

This position reports to the Court Manager. Work hours are 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday–Friday. The location will be in Burke, Caldwell, or Catawba County.

• Knowledge of court system and legal office practices and procedures.
• Skills in case management, organization, rapid and accurate data entry, and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to explain office and court procedures and regulations to the public; analyze facts or program information to make accurate decisions; work independently on special court programs; spell and apply grammar correctly; collaborate with others; and organize work to meet specific deadlines.

• Graduation from a four‑year college or university with a degree in a human services field such as psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or criminal justice and at least one year of experience in a human services field or the court system.
• Or an associate’s degree in a human services field plus three years of equivalent experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities and for religious beliefs and practices.