Court Clerk: Case Processing & Public Service

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, invites applications for a Court Clerk position in the Criminal Records division. This advanced clerical role uses an electronic filing system to process case files, schedule hearings, and perform data entry in an automated case management system.

The work includes handling financial records, assisting the public, and supporting judges with a full range of division duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or recognized equivalent and one year of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties.
• All candidates selected for employment will be subject to background screenings as part of the hiring process.

Responsabilités

• Performs case processing in receiving and initiating electronic case files; performs technical duties such as reviewing and processing judgments, grand jury indictments, preparing warrants and summonses, scheduling hearings, and data entry into an automated case management system.
• 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 monies and is responsible for end of day cashier session closeout.
• 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; coordinates the flow of documents necessary for court assignments; and properly queues electronically filed proceedings for processing.
• Contacts attorneys and other court personnel to resolve technical discrepancies with court filings.
• Assist with on-the-job training for new staff.
• Enters orders, court dates, pleadings and other court matters.
• Creates and processes copies of official legal documents.
• Interacts with the public in a timely and courteous manner.

Connaissances

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Outils

Automated case management system

Description du poste

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, invites applications for a Court Clerk position in the Criminal Records division. This advanced clerical role uses an electronic filing system to process case files, schedule hearings, and perform data entry in an automated case management system.

The work includes handling financial records, assisting the public, and supporting judges with a full range of division duties.