As a Criminal Deputy Clerk, you may perform a variety of duties such as, but not limited to, the following:
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- Discuss and explain court rules and procedures to attorneys, the public and others by phone or in person.
- Listen and ask probing 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.
- Dispose of cases in ACIS/CCIS/CourtFlow; prepare probation judgments and commitments; continues cases in ACIS/CCIS; 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.
- 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.
Knowledge of: NC general statutes; policies and procedures related to criminal proceedings; local judicial district procedures; ACIS/CCIS; basic math; and general office/clerical procedures.
Skills in: active listening; communicating both verbally and in writing; and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to: read and comprehend legal documents; interact diplomatically with a diverse group of people; empathize; adjust to unexpected events while meeting deadlines; organize, carry and manage files, shucks; work independently; and provide procedural information without giving legal advise.
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 18 years of age. Wilkes County residents preferred.
Management prefers applicants with professional experience working in a courthouse or law office.
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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careersEmployment Type: Permanent Full-Time