Senior Court Clerk: Probate Auditing & Court Support

State of Missouri; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Generous leave

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Judiciary is recruiting for a Senior Court Clerk to perform advanced clerical work in the Probate - Auditing Department using an electronic filing system. You will process court cases, interpret accounting data, prepare reports, and maintain complex records with a high level of independence and accuracy.

This role emphasizes exceptional customer service, precision in audits, and compliance with statutes and court rules, while supporting a circuit judge and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours and two years of administrative experience.
• Experience with technical office duties and court procedures preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide excellent public service.

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.
• Provides information and customer assistance in person, via telephone, email or other mediums (without giving legal advice).
• 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

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours

Tools

Electronic filing system

Case management system

Job description

State of Missouri’s Judiciary is recruiting for a Senior Court Clerk to perform advanced clerical work in the Probate - Auditing Department using an electronic filing system. You will process court cases, interpret accounting data, prepare reports, and maintain complex records with a high level of independence and accuracy.

This role emphasizes exceptional customer service, precision in audits, and compliance with statutes and court rules, while supporting a circuit judge and staff.