Criminal/Traffic Docket Clerk – Support & Case Processing

State of Missouri; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri Judiciary seeks a Court Clerk to perform advanced work in an electronic filing environment within the Criminal/Traffic Department. You will manage docketing, intake documents, and public inquiries while ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to handle high-volume work, and strong customer service in a court setting. Benefits and stability are highlighted in this public sector position.

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 may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files; performs technical duties such as reviewing judgments, preparing 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; and properly queues electronically filed proceedings for processing

Skills

Court procedures knowledge

Organization & time management

Independent judgment

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree or 60 sem hrs

Tools

SMC case management

eFiling

Job description

The State of Missouri Judiciary seeks a Court Clerk to perform advanced work in an electronic filing environment within the Criminal/Traffic Department. You will manage docketing, intake documents, and public inquiries while ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to handle high-volume work, and strong customer service in a court setting. Benefits and stability are highlighted in this public sector position.