Deputy Clerk

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.

Salary Range: $36,315.00 – $58,740.00

The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court Durham County is seeking a qualified individual to serve in the position of Deputy Clerk. 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.

• 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), Department of Social Services (DSS), and Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• Administer estates of the deceased and explain procedures to family members and other authorized representatives.

Knowledge of: NC general statutes; policies and procedures related to the local judicial district; juvenile proceedings; eWarrants; eCourts; and general office and clerical procedures.

Skills in: basic math; active listening; managing a high volume of public interaction; effective verbal and written communication; fast accurate data entry; and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Abilities: 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 withoutn

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

Customer Service, Communication, Basic Math, Cash Handling, Computer Skills, Math, Retail Sales, Copywriting.

Applicants must complete an online application; mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed application. Verify that all required documents are attached before submitting. All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary: $36,315 – $58,740