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State of Missouri · 4 hours ago

Apprentice Court Clerk

Macon, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of Missouri is seeking an Apprentice Court Clerk to join the Missouri Judiciary, providing an opportunity to work with exceptional individuals in a rewarding career. The role involves performing entry-level duties in court case processing, utilizing an electronic filing system, and providing exceptional customer service while supporting circuit judges.

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Responsibilities

Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files; performs technical duties such as reviewing judgments, preparing warrants, summonses and 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

Court procedures knowledgeFinancial record keepingElectronic filing systemDocument preparationCustomer serviceIndependent judgmentTime management

Required

Associate's Degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning

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

Preferred

Ability to comprehend court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court

Ability to gain working 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