Court Clerk: Streamlined Case Processing & Public Service

State of Missouri; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave & holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri invites applications for a Court Clerk in the Missouri Circuit Courts. The role focuses on advanced case processing using an electronic filing system, applying court rules, and providing high‑quality public service in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or at least 60 college hours, plus one year of administrative experience; preferred knowledge of court procedures and strong organizational skills for handling a high‑volume workload.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with one year of varied administrative experience.
• 60 semester hours may substitute for the degree; equivalent experience accepted.

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 required information for filing; determines processing steps per court rules.
• Performs accounting duties in receiving and disbursing monies; reconciles accounts and prepares financial reports.
• Prepares documents related to court operations including court orders, calendars, notices of hearings; queues electronically filed proceedings.

Skills

Public interaction

Detail oriented

Time management

Independent judgment

Education

Associate’s Degree

60 Semester Hours

Tools

Automated case management system

Job description

State of Missouri invites applications for a Court Clerk in the Missouri Circuit Courts. The role focuses on advanced case processing using an electronic filing system, applying court rules, and providing high‑quality public service in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or at least 60 college hours, plus one year of administrative experience; preferred knowledge of court procedures and strong organizational skills for handling a high‑volume workload.