Court Clerk - Case Processing & Records

State of Missouri; Union (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri invites applications for a Court Clerk position in the Missouri Judiciary. This role handles advanced work with an electronic filing system, processes court cases, maintains financial records, and supports a circuit judge. You will review documents, prepare court orders, and manage calendars in a high-volume environment.

Excellent customer service and accuracy are essential. Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours plus one year of admin experience are preferred; additional

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours with one year of admin experience.
• Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Basic knowledge of court procedures and policies.
• Basic knowledge of organization operations, functions and authority of the court.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions per policy.
• Ability to maintain complex records and prepare reports from an automated system.

Responsibilities

• Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files; performs 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
• 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

Skills

Court procedures

Legal documents

Org operations

Independent work

Time management

Judgment

Recordkeeping

Education

Associate degree or 60 hours

Job description

The State of Missouri invites applications for a Court Clerk position in the Missouri Judiciary. This role handles advanced work with an electronic filing system, processes court cases, maintains financial records, and supports a circuit judge. You will review documents, prepare court orders, and manage calendars in a high-volume environment.

Excellent customer service and accuracy are essential. Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours plus one year of admin experience are preferred; additional