Court Coordinator

Job Title:

Court Coordinator (S)

Position Number:
Grade: JB16

District Court 36, serving Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, seeks a qualified individual to provide administrative and case management duties for the District Court Judges.

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

• Knowledge of court system and legal office practices and procedures.
• Skills in case management; organization; quick and accurate data entry; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to explain office and court procedures and regulations to the public; analyze and interpret facts or program information to make necessary decisions accurately; work independently in administering or coordinating special court programs; accurately spell and apply grammar; work well with others; and organize and compile work by 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 one (1) year of experience in a human services field or the court system; or an associate’s degree in a human services field plus three (3) years of equivalent experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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