Apprentice Court Clerk - Criminal Traffic Docketing

State of Missouri; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri Judiciary is hiring an Apprentice Court Clerk to perform entry-level duties in a court using an electronic filing system. Work is under close supervision while learning general office knowledge and court policies, with responsibilities in case processing and interacting with the public.

You will handle docketing, review documents, assist judges, manage financial records, and prepare court-related documents.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning.
• Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
• Ability to comprehend court procedures and policies, legal documents and court rules.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a high-volume, changing priority environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical clerical work in the Criminal Traffic - Docketing Department including preparing criminal and traffic dockets and processing work in JIS and SMC.
• Review documents for completeness and accuracy; attach bonds and prepare payout orders; open mail and route to proper files.
• Answer inquiries from attorneys, court personnel and the public in person or by phone; provide exceptional customer service.
• Prepare court documents including court orders, calendars, notices of hearings, and coordinate document flow for court assignments.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree/60 semester hours

Job description

Job Location: Missouri Circuit Courts

The salary reflected represents the base pay for this position and does not include any differential for time-of-service pay for state tenure.

Why You'll Love This Position

A position with the Missouri Judiciary provides you the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and to gain a valuable and rewarding career. It takes many types of talent to advance the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and to keep operations running smoothly. Our positions offer competitive benefit programs, growth opportunities and the ability to work with people in your community.

We are recruiting to fill an Apprentice Court Clerk position to perform entry level duties in a court, which utilizes an electronic filing system. Work initially is under close supervision while the incumbent learns general office knowledge and specific court policies and procedures. Work involves responsibility for court case processing which may require the application of independent judgment and the application of statutes, policies, and regulations. Work requires frequent interaction with the public providing exceptional customer service. Work may also involve financial record keeping within an automated case management system, providing direct support for a circuit judge or associate circuit judge providing a full range of responsibilities within the division's jurisdiction.

General Duties

Perform technical clerical work in the Criminal Traffic - Docketing Department which will include the following: prepare criminal and traffic dockets; review files/eFiling to determine proper issuance of warrants; process work by making minute entries in JIS and SMC; utilize a personal computer to enter and dispose of cases; accompany Judge and files into courtroom on docket day OR attend dockets via video/telephone conferencing; review documents completeness, adequacy and accuracy; attach bonds to proper files; determine the proper time to pay out cash bonds and prepare the payout orders; open mail and attach same to proper files or accepting memos through eFiling queue; answer inquiries and furnish information to attorneys, court personnel and the general public in person and by telephone; and perform other duties assigned.

• Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files; performs technical duties such as reviewing judgments, preparing warrants, summonses and garnishments and executions, bond settings and docket control
• Reviews legal documents for necessary information required for filing; determines processing required and takes necessary action in accordance with court rules requiring a detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules and procedures
• Performs accounting duties in receiving and disbursing monies, reconciles financial accounts, and prepares daily and monthly financial reports
• Prepares a variety of documents related to court operations including court orders, court calendars, notices of hearings, court appearances, or reports; coordinates the flow of documents necessary for court assignments; and properly queues electronically filed proceedings for processing

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning

Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

EMPLOYEES MAY BE EXPOSED TO

Evidence and testimony that may be disturbing, such as photographs of violent scenes and victims and or sexually explicit material; evidence that may include syringes, drugs, weapons and blood; the public who may potentially be verbally or physically abusive, allergens, such as perfumes and dust; and unpleasant odors, such as unwashed clothing or chemicals offered into evidence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court
• Ability to gain working knowledge of organization operations, functions and scope of authority of the court
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while handling a high-volume workload in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and high stress
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with general policy and objectives
• Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from an automated system

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.