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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Primary responsibilities for this Assistant Clerk position include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the elected Clerk in the exercise of judicial authority exercising all of the judicial powers functions and authority of the Clerk asex officioJudge of Probate and as a judicial officer of the Superior Court.

• Conduct evidentiary hearings and render judicial opinions including relevant findings of fact and conclusions of law.

• Preside over hearings and issue orders on foreclosures guardianships claim and deliveries supplemental proceedings disputed funds surplus proceeds minors funds adult adoptions and other matters within the statutory jurisdiction of the Clerk of Superior Court.

• Review and sign orders for supplemental proceedings minor adoptions property bonds and default judgments.

• Provide legal advice to the Clerk of Court and departments within the Office of the Clerk regarding procedural and statutory matters.

• Serve on Court committees as appointed by the Clerk.

• Interact with the public attorneys and others to provide information about court processes and procedural matters while neither offering legal advice nor engaging inex partecommunications.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of:North Carolina court systems and procedures; case statutory regulatory and common law; NC General Statutes; Estates and Special Proceedings and other areas of civil law; and basic accounting.

Skill in:following oral and written instructions; working quickly and with accuracy; managing a high-volume case load; attention to detail and organization; entering data with precision; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Ability to:work independently and under pressure with time limited mandates; interpret laws and make timely decisions with accuracy; read and understand the statutes and procedures for estate administration and record keeping; effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds; demonstrate a superior work ethic; and effectively manage a high volume of public interaction.

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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
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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.

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