Court Coordinator

Agency

District Court

Division

DISTRICT COURT 12

Job Classification Title

Court Coordinator (S)

Position Number

65035729

Grade

JB16

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: $48,243.00 - $73,617.00

District Court 12, serving Johnston, Harnett, and Lee counties, seeks a qualified individual to provide administrative and case management duties for the Chief District Court Judge.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

• Compose and prepare a variety of materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Track status of cases, prepare and distribute periodic reports in cases, and answer questions regarding the status of cases.
• May schedule and resolve scheduling conflicts and also prepare court calendars.
• Screen callers and visitors, answer inquires, secure and give information.
• Screen and route mail according to contents of communication including email.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials and perform periodic follow up.
• Order and distribute office supplies and equipment.
• Prepare continuing education reports and travel reimbursement requests.
• May serve on committees and attend meetings as assigned.
• May serve as Language Access Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned by the Court Manager or Chief District Court Judge.

This position reports to the Court Manager.  Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/ Competencies

Knowledge of: court system and legal office practices and procedures.

Skills in: case management; organization; entering data quickly and with accuracy; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to: explain office and court procedures, and regulations to the public; analyze and interpret facts or program information to make necessary decisions with accuracy; work independently in administering or coordinating special court programs; accurately spell and apply proper grammar; work well with others; and organize and complete work by specific deadlines. 

Supplemental and Contact Information:

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.

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Dominikii Coleman
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 a four-year college or university with a degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or a human services field such as psychology, social work, or sociology and one year of experience in the court system or a human services field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management prefers candidates with experience working in a courthouse or law office. Family law experience is preferred but not required. Experience with Enterprise Justice is a plus. 

Must provide a 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:

Dominikii C Coleman

Email:

HumanResources@nccourts.org