Agency

District Court

Division

DISTRICT COURT 39

Job Classification Title

Court Manager I (S)

Position Number

60006925

Grade

JB18

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: $55,069.00 - $86,291.00

District Court 39, Cleveland County, is seeking a qualified individual to perform a variety of case management functions for District Court, and the Chief District Court Judge and to manage the office in the absence of the judge.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop case management procedures; and track status of cases.
Resolve Scheduling Conflicts.
Prepare and distribute calendars.
Assist judges in drafting and preparing orders.
Track case filing and disposition data.
Prepare reports & various legal documents.
Prepare a variety of materials including correspondence.
Coordinate foreign language interpreter services.
Ensure office supplies/equipment are ordered/maintained.
Interact with the public/attorneys; Answer phone calls/emails.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings.
Arbitration Coordinator.
Provide daily administrative support to the District Court Judges.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of: case management and calendaring rules and procedures to administer the case tracking and calendaring system; court system and organization to effectively interact with court officials, court procedures and legal terminology to communicate with court officials and law enforcement personnel; interpersonal skills to work with court personnel and the general public; organizational skills to monitor case activity and prepare court calendars; and principles of management related to the supervision of staff.

Skills in: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, WebEx, and Casewise; and strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to: use office automation equipment to prepare legal documents and maintain the case tracking system; summarize, compile, and tabulate narrative and numerical material, analyze and record information, and balance figures; learn specific laws, rules and regulations relating to the court system and programs; be resourceful in gathering information and in answering unusual inquires and questions; and compose correspondence independently following established guidelines.

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.

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Charmaine J. Leeks
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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or a related field, and two years of progressive experience in the court system to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work described; or a master's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Attached résumé and cover letter.

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:

Charmaine James Leeks

Email:

HumanResources@nccourts.org

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