Court Clerk

KSAL Morning News Extra; Kansas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A key position at the City of Salina’s Municipal Court, the Court Clerk manages courtroom operations efficiently. This role involves maintaining court dockets, processing funds, and assisting the judge, requiring strong clerical skills and attention to detail. On-the-job training is provided to ensure success in this vital role.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Two years of general office work required.
• Preferred two years in court or legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage court dockets and case files.
• Handle inquiries and process court funds.
• Assist the judge during court sessions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Calculator

Computer

Fax Machine

Printer

Scanner

Telephone

Job description

COURT CLERK
Municipal Court
City of Salina, Kansas

The Court Clerk position at the City of Salina’s Municipal Court plays a key role in managing courtroom operations with precision & efficiency. Major duties include managing court dockets, answering inquiries, processing court funds, & providing essential support to the judge. This position requires a high level of clerical skill, attention to detail, & the minimum of a high school diploma. By ensuring the smooth functioning of the courtroom, this role significantly contributes to upholding justice & fostering trust within the Salina community.

On-the-Job Training:Training is provided under the guidance of experienced staff, fostering a successful, mentoring environment. This training includes hands-on learning in data entry, filing, processing funds, & observing courtroom protocols. Staff also mentor newcomers in using clerical resources & managing confidential information, promoting a supportive learning environment where novices can excel & thrive through collaborative support.

Duties:
·Makes entries to & maintains court docket & case files.
·Records & files cases & appropriate information & disposition of cases.
·Sets up court dates with defendants.
·Receives, receipts & accounts for fines & bonds payments & exonerations.
·Handles in-person & phone inquiries & requests for assistance.
·Prepares, submits & receives records, reports & other appropriate data to/from other agencies & departments.
·Maintains financial records & deposits money.
·Prepares warrants & subpoenas; prepares video dockets.
·Assists defendants in understanding court procedures.
·Uses clerical supplies & equipment; trains new clerical employees.
·Works with exercises discretion when handling confidential information.
Provides assistance to & acts as secretary for the Judge during court.

Education:
·High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
·Two (2) years of general office work.
·Two (2) years in court or legal setting are preferred.

Work Type:
·Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Machines, Tools, Equipment:
·Calculator, copy machine, computer, fax machine, printer, scanner, & telephone.

Hours:
·Monday – Friday
·Scheduled as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
·$18.80-19.74/hr.
·$39,104-41,059/yr.
·Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
·48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
·96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Contact
City of Salina
Human Resources Department