Court Clerk II

Derbyks; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 25,776 - 36,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability insurance

Corporate health club discounts

Job summary

A municipal government in Derby, Kansas, is seeking motivated individuals for clerical roles involving court processing and case management. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay starting at $22.68 per hour along with extensive benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement plans. Ideal candidates should possess at least a high school diploma and three years of experience in court or legal settings.

Qualifications

• Three years of court, legal, or related experience.
• Ability to comply with privacy protection laws.
• Valid identification card or Kansas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Process revocations of probation and diversion.
• Maintain case files and enter data into court management software.
• Schedule court appearances and collect court fees.

Skills

Court and legal experience

Effective communication

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Job description

The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Starting pay: $22.68 per hour. Details related to the position are below:

Shift: 1st Shift, 5 day work week
Compensation: $22.68/ hr. DOQ

Benefits:

• Medical (includes Vision)- City pays up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected); no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays!
• Dental Insurance- City pays 85% of monthly premium.
• Wellness Incentives – Includes cost savings on health insurance and ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation)
• Paid Vacation (40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued)
• Sick leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 8.43%, employee contributes 6%
• KPERS Life Insurance- Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement = Up to $2,000 per year
• Corporate Health Club Discounts

A Typical Work Day May Include:

• Process revocations of probation and diversion when clients do not satisfy program requirements.
• Maintain case files including probation and diversion records, and enter data about defendants into court management software.
• Process court paperwork and forms for all municipal court cases.
• Schedule court appearances and send notifications to all parties involved.
• Collect court fees and fines, enter payments into computer system, and submit daily receipts to Court Administrator.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of court, legal, or related experience.
• Valid identification card or Kansas driver’s license.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Associate degree in related field.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to comply with privacy protection laws and must be able to recognize when information is confidential and protect the privacy rights of those utilizing court services.

The City of Derby provides veterans preference in accordance with K.S.A. 73-201 et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD-214 and any other required documentation at the time of application. Veterans preference ensures that qualified veterans and certain eligible family members are given consideration in hiring for public employment.

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