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State of Missouri · 18 hours ago

Court Clerk

Union, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The State of Missouri is seeking a Court Clerk to perform advanced work using an electronic filing system within the Missouri State Court System. This role involves court case processing, exceptional customer service, and financial record keeping, requiring a detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules, and procedures.

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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

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

Qualification

Electronic filing systemCourt procedures knowledgeFinancial record keepingAutomated case managementCustomer serviceIndependent judgmentTime management

Required

Associate's Degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning and one year of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties

Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education

Work involves responsibility for court case processing which may require the application of independent judgment and the application of statutes, policies and regulations, with minimal supervision

Work requires frequent interaction with the public providing exceptional customer service

Work may also involve financial record keeping within an automated case management system; providing direct support for a circuit judge or associate circuit judge providing a full range of responsibilities within the division's jurisdiction

Performs accounting duties in receiving and disbursing monies, reconciles financial accounts, and prepares daily and monthly financial reports

Preferred

Basic knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court

Basic knowledge of organization operations, functions and scope of authority of the court

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while handling a high-volume workload in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and high stress

Ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with general policy and objectives

Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from an automated system