Appellate Clerk II

***This position is being reposted. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.***

SALARY GRADE: 15

The Office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, seeks an individual to serve in the position of Appellate Clerk II to perform specialized clerical and administrative work.

This individual may perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and send orders on behalf of the Supreme Court.
• Prepare certificates of good standing on behalf of the Court and send them to attorneys.
• Prepare, process, and maintain appellate case files, including archiving records and managing evidence.
• Prepare, process, and maintain general office files.
• Provide assistance, in person, in writing, and over the phone, to members of the Court, staff of the Court, members of the public, and parties appearing before the Court.
• Order supplies for staff of the Court.
• Retrieve, process, and distribute mail daily.
• Provide backup and support to other team members.
• Provide general administrative support to the Clerk of the Supreme Court
• Other duties as assigned.

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

IMPORTANT: Make sure you attach your cover letter and résumé.

Salary

• $45,860 - $69,030/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of: NC general statutes; the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure or Supreme Court procedure; basic accounting principles; legal terminology; the court system practices, forms, and procedures; and general office and clerical procedures.

Skills in: basic math; active listening; managing a high volume of public interaction; effectively communicating both verbally and in writing; fast, accurate data entry; good attention to detail; problem solving; and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to: read and comprehend legal documents; present themselves in a professional manner; interact diplomatically and professionally with a diverse group of people; multi-task; adjust to unexpected events; meet deadlines; organize and manage files; work independently; maintain confidentiality; provide procedural information without giving legal advice; and maintain cooperative working relationships with the court and the Bar.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience working for a court or law practice.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

How to Apply

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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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.

*NOTE*
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All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Travis Davis
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division Benefits

Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.

Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The Benefits Eligibility Chart describes benefit eligibility by employment status.