Lead Court Clerk — Civil Records & Operations

16th Circuit; Independence (MO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

The 16th Judicial Circuit in Missouri seeks a principal court clerk to manage advanced electronic filing, case processing, and public interactions with high standards of customer service. This role may supervise staff and assist circuit judges, reporting to a unit supervisor and other authorities.

Responsibilities include preparing court documents, handling calendars, dockets, juror processes, and financial records, while coordinating with attorneys and staff to ensure smooth court operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus three years of admin experience with supervisory duties.
• Experience handling court-related administrative tasks and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform case processing and initiate case files.
• Review judgments and prepare warrants, summonses, and court documents.
• Provide information to the public and assist court staff and judges.

Skills

Court procedures

Customer service

Time management

Supervision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic filing system

Automated case management system

Job description

The 16th Judicial Circuit in Missouri seeks a principal court clerk to manage advanced electronic filing, case processing, and public interactions with high standards of customer service. This role may supervise staff and assist circuit judges, reporting to a unit supervisor and other authorities.

Responsibilities include preparing court documents, handling calendars, dockets, juror processes, and financial records, while coordinating with attorneys and staff to ensure smooth court operations.