Senior Probate Court Clerk — Precise Case Processing

16th Circuit; Independence (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

16th Circuit in Independence, MO is seeking a Court Clerk - Probate to manage court case processing, filings, and customer service. The position supports judges and staff, handling financial records and docket control with automated systems.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of court procedures, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college hours plus two years of admin experience.
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a high-volume court environment.
• Knowledge of court procedures, legal documents and filing.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and initiate court cases; review judgments and warrants.
• Handle filings, docket control and financial records in an automated system.
• Provide information to the public and other court staff with courtesy.
• Assist judges and court staff; supervise other staff on project tasks.
• Enter orders, court dates, pleadings, and related matters.
• Coordinate document flow for court assignments and courtroom operations.

Job description

16th Circuit in Independence, MO is seeking a Court Clerk - Probate to manage court case processing, filings, and customer service. The position supports judges and staff, handling financial records and docket control with automated systems.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of court procedures, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.