Court Manager I

SALARY GRADE: Grade 18

Superior Court District 24, which consists of Guilford County, is seeking a qualified individual to perform a variety of case management functions for the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge and to manage the office in the absence of the judge.

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

• Supervise staff, including planning, directing, and reviewing work, performance management (including goal setting and evaluations), scheduling, approve time/leave, etc.
• Develop case management procedures, track status of cases and prepare periodic reports, schedule cases and resolve scheduling conflicts, prepare and distribute calendars, and answer questions regarding status of cases.
• Compose and prepare a variety of materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Assist with legal research.
• Schedule appointments and meetings and maintain administrative records for the office.
• Ensure office supplies and equipment are ordered, distributed, and maintained.
• Screen callers and visitors, answer inquiries, 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 activities.
• May provide support services to other programs in the district such as mediation or jury management.
• May serve on committees and attend meetings as assigned.
• May assist with jury management operations.
• May conduct courthouse tours.

Salary

• $53,465 - $83,778/year

Qualifications

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.

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.

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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
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