Deputy Clerk

Job Summary

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Lincoln County, seeks an individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk in the legal system of North Carolina. Salary Range: $36,315.00 - $58,740.00.

• Conduct civil intake and front desk duties.
• Train for courtroom clerk and serve as backup to other civil positions.
• 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.

• Knowledge of: NC general statutes; policies and procedures related to the local judicial district; juvenile proceedings; eWarrants; eCourts;
  Odyssey Enterprise Justice; 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.
• Minimum Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Lincoln County residents preferred.
• Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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.