Assistant Clerk / Hearing Clerk
Core
Hear cases and exercise judicial authority as an ex officio Judge of Probate and judicial officer for the Superior Court, conducting evidentiary hearings and rendering judicial opinions.
Role type
Assistant Clerk / Legal Hearing Officer
Builds
Judicial orders and opinions for foreclosures, guardianships, estates, adoptions, and other civil matters
Domain
Legal / Court Administration
Deliverable
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Required skills
Interpret laws and make timely decisions, manage high volume case load, enter data with precision, accurately type 35-40 wpm, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, read and understand statutes for estate administration
Preferred skills
Juris Doctor degree from ABA accredited law school, active license to practice law in North Carolina, experience as a litigating attorney, experience in Estates and Special Proceedings, Spanish language fluency
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Conduct evidentiary hearings and render judicial opinions, preside over hearings and issue orders on foreclosures and guardianships, review and sign orders for supplemental proceedings and default judgments, provide legal advice to the Clerk regarding procedural matters, serve on Court committees, interact with public attorneys to provide information about court processes
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC