Clerical Positions

Jackson County Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 23,460 - 25,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Jackson County Missouri is looking for a Court Clerk responsible for advanced work in an electronic filing system. This role requires exceptional customer service skills and involves managing court case processing activities with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and one year of administrative experience. Benefits include health care, dental, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• One year of administrative experience for Court Clerk role.
• Two years of administrative experience for Sr. Court Clerk.
• Three years of administrative experience and one year of supervisory experience for Principal Court Clerk.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage court case files.
• Review legal documents for filing accuracy.
• Perform accounting duties related to court finances.
• Provide information and assistance to the public.

Skills

Customer service

Basic knowledge of court procedures

Time management

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Education

High School diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

Department

Various County or State Funded: State Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Pay Grades: S-18, S-19, S-20 Salary pay rate: $17.03 - $18.42 hourly

Basic Function and Responsibility

The Court Clerk position is highly responsible advanced work using an electronic filing system in a court within the Missouri State Court System. Work involves responsibility for court case processing which may require the application of independent judgment, policies and regulations, and statutes, with minimal supervision. Work requires frequent interaction with the public providing exceptional customer service. Work may also involve financial record keeping within an automated case management system.

Characteristic Duties

• Perform case processing in receiving and initiating case files.
• Perform technical duties such as reviewing judgments, preparing warrants, summonses, 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.
• Provides information and customer assistance in person, via telephone, email or other mediums (without giving legal advice) (i.e., pro se litigants, attorneys, reporters, law enforcement, other judicial agencies, co-workers, supervisors, and judges).
• Prepares a variety of documents related to court operations including court orders, court calendars, notices of hearings, court appearances, or reports.
• Contacts attorneys and other court personnel to resolve technical discrepancies with court filings.
• Assists with on-the-job training for new staff.
• Enters orders, courts dates, pleadings, and other court matters.
• Interacts with the public in a timely and courteous manner.
• Creates and processes copies of official legal documents.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Education: High School diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Experience: Court Clerk: One year of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties.
• Experience: Sr. Court Clerk: Two years of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical duties.
• Experience: Principal Court Clerk (Supervisor): Three years of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical duties and one year of supervisory experience.

Special Requirements

• Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by the Court.
• Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.
• Completion of clerical testing with acceptable results.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic knowledge of court procedures & policies, legal documents, laws, and legal factors pertaining to the court.

Basic knowledge of organization operations, functions, and scope of the Court's authority.

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.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally, and in writing, in a tactful, and courteous manner with diverse parties.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, and follow oral, and written instructions.

Requires strong time management and organization skills with the ability to be detail oriented.

Ability to type 35 wpm.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Benefits include health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave, a pension plan, plus many more.