Docket Clerk - Springfield

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri in Springfield is seeking a Docket Clerk to support the Division Of Workers’ Compensation. The role focuses on scheduling conferences, reviewing documents, and handling mail and confidential data to assist administrative law judges.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of related experience and a high school diploma, plus familiarity with legal terminology and essential software like Microsoft 365, Acrobat Pro DC, and Webex.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience and a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process.
• 2 years of experience working in a law office, government agency, court of adjudication office, or with workers' compensation.
• Experience using Microsoft 365, Adobe Pro DC, Webex, or similar software/platforms.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and schedule telephone conferences, cases, dockets, and administrative hearings.
• Review and distribute court documents to attorneys and parties, contact attorneys and parties, and prepare court documents.
• Receive and distribute mail, answer emails, scan, and index court documents for electronic storage.
• Enter confidential information in the Division’s database, including entries, withdrawals, and dispositions.
• Draft, proof, and edit correspondence for administrative law judges.
• Prepare docket materials for the administrative law judges.
• Staff the front desk, answer calls, and greet customers.
• Order supplies, maintain postage meter, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal terminology

Confidential information

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Pro DC

Webex

Job description

Please Note: The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years-of-service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above.

Docket Clerk

Division Of Workers’ Compensation

Annual Salary: $38,880

Please Note: The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years-of-service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above.

Why You Will Love This Position

The Division of Workers’ Compensation offers a dynamic, energetic, and engaging environment to flourish and demonstrate operational excellence. The Division is modernizing its internal and external processes and procedures, and there is an immense opportunity to contribute to an exciting, forward-thinking, fast-moving, collaborative environment. As part of the team, you will enjoy the genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals revolving around helping Missouri’s citizens.

What You Will Do

• Vocational-level position accountable for the preparation and scheduling of telephone conferences, cases, dockets, and/or administrative hearings.
• Responsible for reviewing and distributing court documents to attorneys and parties, contacting attorneys and parties, and preparing court documents.
• Receive and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, answer emails, scan, and index court documents for electronic storage.
• Retrieve and enter confidential information in the Division’s database including entries, withdrawals, and dispositions.
• Draft, proof, and edit correspondence as requested by administrative law judges.
• Prepare docket materials for the administrative law judges.
• Staff the front desk, answer telephone calls, and greet customers.
• Order supplies, maintain postage meter, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

All you need for success:

• 1 year of related experience and a High School diploma or equivalent

Desired Attributes

• Basic knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process
• 2 years of experience working in a law office, government agency, court of adjudication office, or with workers' compensation
• Experience using Microsoft 365, Adobe Pro DC, Webex, or similar software/platforms
• Ability to maintain confidential information and data

More Reasons To Love This Position

• Professional and Leadership Development Award
• Docket Clerk to Court Reporter Program
• other training opportunities supported by the State and Division
• defined pension plan
• generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• eligibility for health insurance coverage

Team members may have continued development and future advancement opportunities through the Professional and Leadership Development Award, Docket Clerk to Court Reporter Program, and other training opportunities supported by the State and Division.

Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Keri Klein at [phone] or [e-mail]