District Court Judicial Assistant II

SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated

District Court 14, serving Durham County, seeks a qualified individual to provide administrative duties for the Chief District Court Judge.

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

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  Compose and prepare a variety of materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Track status of cases, prepare and distribute periodic reports in cases, and answer questions regarding the status of cases.
• May schedule and resolve scheduling conflicts and also prepare court calendars.
• Compose and prepare a variety of materials including correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Screen callers and visitors, answer inquires, 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.
• Order and distribute office supplies and equipment.
• May assist with jury management operations.
• May serve on committees and attend meetings as assigned.

Knowledge of: court system and legal office practices and procedures.

Skills in: case management; organization; entering data quickly and with accuracy; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to: explain office and court procedures, and regulations to the public; analyze and interpret facts or program information to make necessary decisions with accuracy; work independently in administering or coordinating special court programs; accurately spell and apply proper grammar; work well with others; and organize and complete work by specific deadlines.

Bachelor's degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or a related field; or an Associate Degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience in the court system or as a legal secretary or paralegal; or high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in the court system or as a legal secretary or paralegal; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.