Court Assistant

Agency

District Court

Division

DISTRICT COURT 24

Job Classification Title

Court Assistant (S)

Position Number

60093678

Grade

JB12

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's 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 7,000 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: $39,511.00 - $57,438.00

District Court 24, serving Guilford County, 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 24th judicial district.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

• Public facing position – will be stationed at the front window to better serve as the liaison between the District Court Judges Office and internal and external agencies

• Assisting the Public with scheduling Civil District Court cases, and answering general questions

• Daily use of Enterprise Justice (Odyssey), which includes processing Calendar Requests, managing task queues, scheduling hearings, and generating forms

• Jury Excusals and Deferrals – managing jury excusals and deferrals via email, mail, I-Juror request, and in person walk-ins.

• Preparing some Civil Calendars for Guilford County (mainly Minor Settlements)

• Answering phone calls, and emails

• Retrieving and distributing daily mail from the Clerk’s Office

• Serving as administrative professional to all District Court Judges in the 24th Judicial District

• Creating and maintaining Webex links for Judicial Hospitalizations and Minor Settlements

• Preparing and tasking Failure to Comply Order’s for Judge’s signature

This position reports to the Court Manager.  Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

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; operate office equipment such as copier, calculator, fax machine, computer, and telephones. 

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
 

*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.

 All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. 

The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more, click on these links: 

Charmaine J. Leeks 
NC Administrative Office of the Courts 
Human Resources Division 
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers 
 

Minimum 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

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.
 

Attach cover letter and résumé.

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:

Charmaine James Leeks

Email:

HumanResources@nccourts.org