Deputy Clerk - Criminal Division
About the role
Agency Clerk of Superior Court
Division CSC Craven
Job Classification Title Deputy Clerk (S)
Position Number 60002778
Grade JC01
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: $36,315.00 - $58,740.00
The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Craven County, seeks an individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk, Criminal Division, in the legal system of North Carolina. Criminal Deputy Clerks perform specialized clerical and administrative work in a Clerk of Superior Court office that involves processing criminal cases. In the Criminal Division work may involve processing only one phase of a criminal case such as the initial filing, continuances or judgments for one or more areas of criminal district court cases (misdemeanors, infractions, and appeals from magistrate court), or superior court cases (felonies or appeals from district court). Work involves providing information to the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and others on criminal forms and procedures, establishing and maintaining hard copy and electronic files, and reviewing and processing documents related to assigned cases.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences As a Criminal Deputy Clerk, you may perform a variety of duties such as, but not limited to, the following:
Filings
- Discuss and explain court rules and procedures to attorneys, the public and others by phone or in person.
- Listen and ask questions to determine the appropriate course of action; redirects to other departments as appropriate.
- Identify and provide applicable forms and written instructions without providing recommendations as to any specific course of action.
- Provide information to citizens, attorneys, paralegals, law enforcement, bondsmen, judges, etc., without giving legal advice.
Dispositions
- Dispose of cases in Enterprise Justice/CourtFlow; prepare probation judgments and commitments; continues cases in Enterprise Justice; issues subpoenas; enter called and failed dates; process bond forfeitures; issue Orders for Failure to Appear (OFA) in eCourts, etc.
- Process expunctions, orders for arrest, court-ordered bond forfeitures, fee applications, court continuances, record check requests, Civil Revocations (CVR), petitions for vehicle seizures, search warrants, extraditions, etc.
- Audit various criminal reports; process as appropriate; prepares and sends notices to applicable parties.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities
- Assist public, attorneys and others in conducting research of public files by pulling and re-filing case files, providing information on procedures while not offering legal advice, and making copies or assigning customers a copy-key (HECON) to make copies themselves, if requested.
- File new and disposed criminal cases.
- Prepare files for destruction in accordance with rules of recordkeeping.
- Calendar cases for district and superior court.
New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office. Knowledge of: NC general statutes; policies and procedures related to the local judicial district; civil proceedings and the Civil Case Processing System (VCAP); juvenile proceedings; Juvenile Case Tracking/Scheduling System (JWISE); 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.
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.
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
E-Verify Participation
E-Verify Participation (Spanish)
Right to Work
Right to Work (Spanish)
Dominikii Coleman
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.
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age. Craven County residents preferred.
Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.
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 Dominikii Coleman
About North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
The Department is divided into 30 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under four broad service areas - health, human services, administrative, and support functions.
NCDHHS also oversees 14 facilities: developmental centers, neuro-medical treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, and two residential programs for children.
Mission:
In collaboration with our partners, DHHS provides essential services to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Vision:
Advancing innovative solutions that foster independence, improve health and promote well-being for all North Carolinians.
Values:
People-Focused Focus on the people we serve, deliver value and make a positive impact on their lives and communities.
Teamwork We are all one department, one team, working toward one goal: to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Proactive Communication Maintain an open and trusting environment for collaboration and continuous improvement with our team, stakeholders and the people we serve.
Transparency Share expertise, information and honest feedback within the Department and with stakeholders and the community. Ask for help when needed.
Stewardship Be good stewards of resources and time to create a positive impact for those we serve.
Joy Have joy and balance at work so we all bring our A-game when serving the people of North Carolina.
Deputy Clerk - Criminal Division
About the role
Agency Clerk of Superior Court
Division CSC Craven
Job Classification Title Deputy Clerk (S)
Position Number 60002778
Grade JC01
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: $36,315.00 - $58,740.00
The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Craven County, seeks an individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk, Criminal Division, in the legal system of North Carolina. Criminal Deputy Clerks perform specialized clerical and administrative work in a Clerk of Superior Court office that involves processing criminal cases. In the Criminal Division work may involve processing only one phase of a criminal case such as the initial filing, continuances or judgments for one or more areas of criminal district court cases (misdemeanors, infractions, and appeals from magistrate court), or superior court cases (felonies or appeals from district court). Work involves providing information to the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and others on criminal forms and procedures, establishing and maintaining hard copy and electronic files, and reviewing and processing documents related to assigned cases.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences As a Criminal Deputy Clerk, you may perform a variety of duties such as, but not limited to, the following:
Filings
- Discuss and explain court rules and procedures to attorneys, the public and others by phone or in person.
- Listen and ask questions to determine the appropriate course of action; redirects to other departments as appropriate.
- Identify and provide applicable forms and written instructions without providing recommendations as to any specific course of action.
- Provide information to citizens, attorneys, paralegals, law enforcement, bondsmen, judges, etc., without giving legal advice.
Dispositions
- Dispose of cases in Enterprise Justice/CourtFlow; prepare probation judgments and commitments; continues cases in Enterprise Justice; issues subpoenas; enter called and failed dates; process bond forfeitures; issue Orders for Failure to Appear (OFA) in eCourts, etc.
- Process expunctions, orders for arrest, court-ordered bond forfeitures, fee applications, court continuances, record check requests, Civil Revocations (CVR), petitions for vehicle seizures, search warrants, extraditions, etc.
- Audit various criminal reports; process as appropriate; prepares and sends notices to applicable parties.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities
- Assist public, attorneys and others in conducting research of public files by pulling and re-filing case files, providing information on procedures while not offering legal advice, and making copies or assigning customers a copy-key (HECON) to make copies themselves, if requested.
- File new and disposed criminal cases.
- Prepare files for destruction in accordance with rules of recordkeeping.
- Calendar cases for district and superior court.
New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office. Knowledge of: NC general statutes; policies and procedures related to the local judicial district; civil proceedings and the Civil Case Processing System (VCAP); juvenile proceedings; Juvenile Case Tracking/Scheduling System (JWISE); 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.
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.
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
E-Verify Participation
E-Verify Participation (Spanish)
Right to Work
Right to Work (Spanish)
Dominikii Coleman
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.
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age. Craven County residents preferred.
Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.
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 Dominikii Coleman
About North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
The Department is divided into 30 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under four broad service areas - health, human services, administrative, and support functions.
NCDHHS also oversees 14 facilities: developmental centers, neuro-medical treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, and two residential programs for children.
Mission:
In collaboration with our partners, DHHS provides essential services to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Vision:
Advancing innovative solutions that foster independence, improve health and promote well-being for all North Carolinians.
Values:
People-Focused Focus on the people we serve, deliver value and make a positive impact on their lives and communities.
Teamwork We are all one department, one team, working toward one goal: to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Proactive Communication Maintain an open and trusting environment for collaboration and continuous improvement with our team, stakeholders and the people we serve.
Transparency Share expertise, information and honest feedback within the Department and with stakeholders and the community. Ask for help when needed.
Stewardship Be good stewards of resources and time to create a positive impact for those we serve.
Joy Have joy and balance at work so we all bring our A-game when serving the people of North Carolina.