Family Court Judicial Assistant

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

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $28,646.00 – $46,092.00

SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated

The Family Court in Judicial District 10, is seeking an organized, detail-oriented case management team member who will be responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and processing cases in accordance with court rules, laws, and established procedures; work with judges and the Family Court Administrator to prioritize, create, and maintain working trial calendars; and monitor case flow management.

Duties may also include, but not be limited to the following:

• Work closely with the public, the local Bar, members of the Clerk’s Office, and the Family Court Team.
• Schedule and coordinate court events and dates for multiple stakeholders.
• Facilitate group meetings.
• Respond to inquiries from judges, attorneys, and pre se parties, and managing complex details of court cases.

This position reports to the Family Court Administrator. Work hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of:
case management and calendaring rules and procedures to administer case tracking and calendaring system; and NC court system and procedures to effectively interact with judges, other government organizations, program participants, and the general public.

Skills in:
organization to monitor case activity and prepare court calendars; group facilitation to help parties resolve their differences; personal computers to maintain case status records and produce orders, local forms, and informative reports; excellent customer service skills; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to:
effectively manage time in order to prioritize and complete multiple tasks; pay close attention to detail to assure that cases move through the system correctly; guide program participants without disseminating advice regarding their cases; communicate effectively both orally and in writing to provide information to judges, team members, program participants, and the general public; and keep aware of culture and social diversity among system users in order to be more responsive and sensitive to their needs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or criminal justice, and two (2) years of experience in a human services field or the court system; or an Associate’s degree in a human services field and four (4) years of equivalent training and experience.

Management prefers candidates with a paralegal certification by the NC State Bar; and four (4) years of experience in a family law office or the court system.

Attach cover letter and resume.