Senior Probate Court Clerk

16th Circuit; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

16th Circuit in Independence, MO is seeking a Senior Court Clerk in Probate to perform advanced case processing in the Missouri State Court System. You will handle electronic filings, prepare court documents, and support judges with a high-volume workload.

The role requires strong knowledge of court procedures, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Prior experience with automated case management and jury systems is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours and two years of admin experience.
• Advanced knowledge of court procedures and legal documents.
• Ability to work independently under high-volume, high-stress conditions.

Responsibilities

• Process cases and manage filings in an electronic system.
• Review judgments, prepare warrants, summonses, and dockets.
• Provide customer service to the public in person, phone, or email.
• Assist with training staff and managing workloads.

Skills

Electronic filing system

Court procedures

Time management

Independent judgment

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours

Tools

Electronic filing system

Job description

16th Circuit in Independence, MO is seeking a Senior Court Clerk in Probate to perform advanced case processing in the Missouri State Court System. You will handle electronic filings, prepare court documents, and support judges with a high-volume workload.

The role requires strong knowledge of court procedures, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Prior experience with automated case management and jury systems is valued.