Court Assistant

About the role

• Agency
• Superior Court
• Division
• SUPERIOR COURT 31
• Job Classification Title
• Court Assistant (S)
• Position Number
• 60006316
• Grade
• JB12

Salary Range

$40,696.00 - $59,161.00

Superior Court 31, serving Forsyth County, seeks a qualified candidate to perform a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks for the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following

• Screen callers and visitors, answer inquiries, secure and give information.
• Screen and route mail according to contents of communication including email.
• Schedule appointments and meetings, make travel arrangements, and maintain administrative records for the office.
• Order and distribute office supplies.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials and perform periodic follow-up activities.
• Compose and prepare materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• May prepare and distribute calendars and answer questions regarding status of cases.
• May provide support services to other programs in the district such as arbitration, mediation, or jury management.
• May assist with jury management operations.
• May coordinate court reporting services.

This position reports to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge. 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; and strong oral and written communication skills.

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.

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.

• Charmaine Leeks
• NC Administrative Office of the Courts
• Human Resources Division

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.