Court Clerk: Front Desk & Records Specialist

City of Riverside, MIssouri; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Riverside, Missouri is seeking a Municipal Court Clerk to perform a range of clerical duties supporting court cases, records, payments and reports. Duties include front desk and evening court responsibilities, customer service, data entry and cash handling.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of Municipal/Circuit Court clerk experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate’s degree, a State Court Certification or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 1 year Municipal/Circuit Court clerk experience required; experience in heavy customer service and cashiering duties.
• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal court procedures, legal documents, and laws preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Process court cases, records, payments, and reports in the court management system.
• Provide front-desk support and assist during evening court sessions.
• Collect fines and maintain accurate financial records of payments.
• Respond to inquiries from pro se defendants, attorneys, and the public with professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Court management system

Job description

City of Riverside, Missouri is seeking a Municipal Court Clerk to perform a range of clerical duties supporting court cases, records, payments and reports. Duties include front desk and evening court responsibilities, customer service, data entry and cash handling.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of Municipal/Circuit Court clerk experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A valid driver’s license is required.