Deputy Clerk​/Criminal Division

Description of Work

Salary Range: $36,315.00 – $58,740.00

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Wayne County, seeks an individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk. 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. This position will work mainly with the Head Bookkeeper and may cross‑train to criminal processing.

• Process probation fees.
• Reconciling payments, escheats, and payment authorizations.
• Multi‑tasking and answering phones.
• 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, and related matters.
• 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 and policies and procedures related to the local judicial district.
• Knowledge of 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, effective verbal and written communication, fast and accurate data entry, and proficiency in 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.

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age. Wayne County residents preferred. Management prefers candidates with an associate’s degree and four (4) years of judicial background, or a bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of judicial background.

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.