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State of Missouri · 1 day ago

Senior Court Clerk - Accounting Garnishments

Clayton, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The State of Missouri is seeking a Senior Court Clerk to work within the Missouri State Court System. This role involves advanced responsibilities in court case processing, financial record keeping, and providing exceptional customer service while supervising staff in the Accounting Garnishment Department.

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Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor with advanced work in the Accounting Garnishment Department which will include the following: Assist with supervision of the garnishment section; assist with preparation of daily deposits for the garnishment section; contact attorneys and the general public regarding garnishment payments and disbursements; review Accounts payable Exception Reports; train new employees; accept and process new filings from the efiling import queue; accept efiling and pro se documents; issue garnishments; assist with scheduling and approving leave; respond to inquiries from the general public, attorneys and court personnel in person and by telephone; and other duties as assigned

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 knowledgeFinancial record keepingElectronic filing systemCustomer service skillsLegal document reviewIndependent judgmentReport preparationTime 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 provide exceptional customer service

Ability to perform case processing in receiving and initiating case files

Ability to perform technical duties such as reviewing judgments, preparing warrants, summonses, garnishments and executions, bond settings, and docket control

Ability to review legal documents for necessary information required for filing

Ability to determine processing required and take necessary action in accordance with court rules

Ability to perform accounting duties in receiving and disbursing monies, reconciles financial accounts, and prepares daily and monthly financial reports

Ability to provide information and customer assistance in person, via telephone, email or other mediums

Ability to prepare a variety of documents related to court operations including court orders, court calendars, notices of hearings, court appearances or reports

Ability to coordinate the flow of documents necessary for court assignments

Ability to properly queue electronically filed proceedings for processing

Preferred

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

Advanced 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