Court Clerk: Docketing, Records & Compliance

State of Missouri; Hillsboro (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Judiciary in Missouri Circuit Courts is seeking an administrative professional to perform case processing, review legal documents, and support court operations with accuracy and efficiency. The role includes handling accounting duties, preparing court documents and calendars, and coordinating document flow for court assignments, while maintaining compliance with applicable rules.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or 60 college hours with one year of administrative

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours and one year of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties.
• Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
• Preferred qualifications include basic knowledge of court procedures and ability to manage high-volume workload in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files; reviews judgments, prepares 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; queues electronically filed proceedings for processing.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours

1 year administrative experience

Job description

Missouri Judiciary in Missouri Circuit Courts is seeking an administrative professional to perform case processing, review legal documents, and support court operations with accuracy and efficiency. The role includes handling accounting duties, preparing court documents and calendars, and coordinating document flow for court assignments, while maintaining compliance with applicable rules.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or 60 college hours with one year of administrative