Court Assistant
- Location
- Cumberland County, NC
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
- Agency
- District Court
- Division
- DISTRICT COURT 14
- Job Classification Title
- Court Assistant (S)
- Position Number
- 60006635
- Grade
- JB12
Salary Range
$40,696.00 - $59,161.00
Performs a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks for the Chief District Court Judge and District Court Judges in the district.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following
- Screens callers and visitors, answers inquiries, secures and gives information.
- Screens and routes mail according to contents of communication including email.
- Schedules appointments and meetings, makes travel arrangements, and maintains administrative records for the office.
- Orders and distributed office supplies.
- Copies, files, and retrieves materials and performs periodic follow-up activities.
- Composes and prepares 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, jury management or Family Court.
- May assist with jury management operations.
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.
- 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.
- Spanish language fluency a plus.
- Attach cover letter and résumé.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
T he 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:
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.
From Nc's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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