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State of Missouri · 1 week ago

SENIOR COURT CLERK - FAMILY COURT (ORDERS OF PROTECTION)

Clayton, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The State of Missouri is seeking a Senior Court Clerk for the Family Court, specifically focusing on Orders of Protection. This role involves advanced clerical work, case processing, and providing exceptional customer service while managing interactions with the public and supporting judges.

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Responsibilities

Perform supervisory and technical clerical work in the Family Court - Orders of Protection Department, which will include the following: Assist the Orders of Protection supervisor, in their absence, with the overall supervision of the section; assist with providing answers to questions with case processing to clerks; assist with training clerks and provide input to the supervisor of a clerk's training progress; explain to litigants the procedures for filing and issuing all forms and pleadings necessary for presentation of petitions for Adult Orders of Protection/Child Protection; prepare ex-parte orders and summonses; initiate cases; transport proposed orders to the division for a judge's consideration; insure completeness and accuracy of documents filed through the court's electronic filing system before acceptance; scan and attach documents by using the Document Management System (DMS) in the case management system; perform quality assurance of scanned documents; schedule dockets; send notices; process pleadings and make docket entries; answer inquiries and furnish information to attorneys, court personnel and the general public by telephone and in person; and perform other duties as assigned. This position will have an extensive amount of public contact and must manage the high level technical and complex operations in the Orders of Protection Section

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) (i.e., pro se litigants, attorneys, reporters, law enforcement, other judicial agencies, co-workers, supervisors, and judges)

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

Court procedures knowledgeElectronic filing systemFinancial record keepingDocument Management SystemCustomer service skillsIndependent judgmentSupervisory skillsTime management

Required

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

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