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Deputy Clerk

State of North Carolina
State of North Carolina Salary
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Salary : $36,315.00 - $58,740.00 Annually

Location : Onslow County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-02007

Department : Clerk of Superior Court

Division : CSC Onslow

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Deputy Clerk

Position Number : 60004025

Section : CSC Onslow

Salary Grade : Flat Rated

Recruitment Range : $36,315.00 - $58,740.00

Description of Work

SALARY GRADE : Flat Rated

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Onslow County, seeks an individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk in the legal system of North Carolina. 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.

As a Deputy Clerk, you may perform a variety of duties such as, but not limited to, the following :

  • Process cash receipts.
  • 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, etc.
  • 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.

New hires may be paid above the minimum rate depending on education and experience in a North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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; ACIS / Criminal Court Information System (CCIS) 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age. Onslow County residents preferred.

Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

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 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.
  • Carefully review the if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents. For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.

    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

    Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.

    Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The describes benefit eligibility by employment status.

    The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments. Applications with "see attached" or "see résumé" in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered. If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it.Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire. This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.

  • I understand my application will not be considered for employment if it is incomplete or if I have not included all requested attachments. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to disclose any supplemental employment to my supervisor and that if I am selected for this position, I will submit the required documentation.
  • Select the highest level of education you completed.

  • High School or GED
  • Associate Degree
  • BA or BS Degree
  • Juris Doctor Degree
  • MA or MS Degree
  • Ph.D. Degree
  • None of the above
  • What county in North Carolina do you presently reside in? (Enter "N / A" if you reside outside of NC)

  • N / A - Out of state
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  • Do you possess experience working in a NC Clerk of Superior Court office?

    Do you possess professional experience working in a courthouse or law office?

    Where did you originally learn about this position / posting?

  • North Carolina state government careers website
  • Nccourts.gov
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Monster
  • Zip Recruiter
  • NCSC (National Center for State Courts)
  • NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers)
  • Other job board / website
  • Employment Security Commission
  • Friend / Colleague
  • Professional Association
  • Social Media
  • Other
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