Entry-Level Civil Court Docketing Clerk

State-of-Missour; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Judiciary is seeking an Apprentice Court Clerk in Missouri Circuit Courts to perform entry level duties in a court that uses an electronic filing system. The role begins under close supervision while learning general office knowledge and court policies and procedures, with responsibilities in case processing and public interaction to provide exceptional customer service.

Work may occur at off-site locations in St. Louis County.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning.
• Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
• Preferred qualifications include understanding court procedures, ability to work independently, time-management, and handling a high-volume workload in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical clerical work in the Civil - Associate Docketing Department, including accepting, maintaining, and processing E-filed documents; assigning motion and trial documents; preparing dockets and weekly in-court duties.
• Schedule case filings, clear call dockets, and issue summonses and judgments as required; interact with attorneys, litigants, judges, and the general public.
• Handle accounting duties including receiving and disbursing monies, reconciling accounts, and producing financial reports.
• Prepare various court documents and coordinate the flow of documents for court assignments; queue electronically filed proceedings for processing.

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours

Job description

The Missouri Judiciary is seeking an Apprentice Court Clerk in Missouri Circuit Courts to perform entry level duties in a court that uses an electronic filing system. The role begins under close supervision while learning general office knowledge and court policies and procedures, with responsibilities in case processing and public interaction to provide exceptional customer service.

Work may occur at off-site locations in St. Louis County.