Court Records Clerk: Essential Case Processing

16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a court clerk to perform advanced work using electronic filing within the Missouri State Court System. The role involves processing court cases, applying statutes and policies, and providing exceptional customer service to the public.

Responsibilities include reviewing filings, scheduling hearings, maintaining automated case records, supporting judges, and ensuring accurate docketing and document flows within the division’s

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of court procedures and policies.
• Ability to manage high-volume workload with changing priorities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse parties.

Responsibilities

• Perform case processing in receiving and initiating electronic case files.
• Review and process judgments, grand jury indictments, preparing warrants and summonses, scheduling hearings, and data entry into an automated case management system.
• Reviews legal documents for necessary information required for filing, determining processing required and actions per court rules.
• Performs accounting duties including receiving monies and end-of-day cashier closeout.
• Provides information and customer assistance in person, via telephone, email or other mediums (without giving legal advice).
• Prepares documents related to court operations including court orders, calendars, notices of hearings or reports; coordinates flow of documents and queues proceedings electronically.
• Contacts attorneys and court personnel to resolve discrepancies with filings.
• Assist with on-the-job training for new staff.
• Enters orders, court dates, pleadings and other court matters.
• Creates and processes copies of official legal documents.
• Interacts with the public in a timely and courteous manner.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Court procedures

Court organization

Time management

Judgment

Record keeping

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The 16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a court clerk to perform advanced work using electronic filing within the Missouri State Court System. The role involves processing court cases, applying statutes and policies, and providing exceptional customer service to the public.

Responsibilities include reviewing filings, scheduling hearings, maintaining automated case records, supporting judges, and ensuring accurate docketing and document flows within the division’s