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Court Assistant (Temporary)
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DISTRICT COURT 40Job Classification Title
Court Assistant (S)Position Number
65042825Grade
JB12About 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.
Description of Work
Salary Range: $19.00/hourThis position is temporary, full time. 40 hours per week.
District Court District 40 (Buncombe) seeks a qualified candidate to perform a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks for the Chief District Court Judge and other District Court Judges in the 40th Judicial District.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Screens callers and visitors, answers inquiries, secures and gives information.
- Screens and routes mail according to contents of communication including email.
- Schedules appointments and meetings, makes travel arrangements, and maintains administrative records for the office.
- Orders and distribute office supplies.
- Copies, files, and retrieves materials and performs periodic follow-up activities.
- Composes and prepares materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
- Prepares and distribute calendars and answer questions regarding status of cases.
This position reports to the Court Manager. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. This position is authorized through February 28, 2026.
Skills in: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to: screen communications and based on content, handle independently or route to proper destination; apply grammar and punctuation rules; type with accuracy and speed; spell accurately; use judgment in organizing and establishing document format; give basic information and instructions regarding programs or office based on inquires; and operate office equipment such as copier, calculator, fax machine, computer, and telephones.
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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Dominikii Coleman
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https ://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal; or an Associate Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preferences:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
EEO Statement
T he 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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