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State of Missouri · 1 day ago

Apprentice Court Clerk - Family Court Orders of Protection (OP Office)

Clayton, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of Missouri is seeking an Apprentice Court Clerk to perform entry-level duties in the Family Court Orders of Protection Department. This role involves court case processing, customer service, and technical clerical work while learning court policies and procedures under supervision.

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Responsibilities

Perform technical clerical work in the Family Court - Orders of Protection Department which will include the following: explain to litigants the procedures for filing and issuing all forms and pleadings necessary for Adult Orders of Protection/Child Protection petitions; prepare ex-parte orders; make docket entries of all pleadings filed, including sheriff returns; ensure accuracy of documents filed by attorneys through the court's electronic filing system before acceptance; scan and attach documents by using DMS in the case management system; notify parties as required; prepare dockets; enter dispositions of the cases in the court's automated case management system (SMC); transport orders to multiple divisions both electronically and in paper form during court hearings; answer inquiries and furnish information to attorneys, court personnel and the general public in person and by telephone; and perform other duties as assigned

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 knowledgeElectronic filing systemFinancial 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

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