16th Judicial Circuit of Jackson County · 11 hours ago
Judicial Administrative Assistant - Division 45
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.71/hr - $17.71/hr
2+ years expThe 16th Judicial Circuit of Jackson County is seeking a Judicial Administrative Assistant to support court operations. This role involves case processing, customer service, and various administrative duties within the court system.
Judiciary
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
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
Serves in the courtroom, swears in litigants and witnesses, operates electronic sound recording equipment, makes docket entries to reflect case progress and other courtroom related duties
Prepares juror lists and performs related work involving summonses, appearances and payments of jurors using an automated jury management system
Contacts attorneys and other court personnel to resolve technical discrepancies with court filings
Assist with on-the-job training for new staff
Enters orders, courts dates, pleadings and other court matters
Interacts with the public in a timely and courteous manner
Creates and processes copies of official legal documents
Assist appointing authorities or managers in the administration of time and attendance of employees and the distribution of workloads
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning plus two years of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties
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
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in a tactful and courteous manner with diverse parties
Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow oral and written instructions
Requires strong time management and organization skills with the ability to be detail oriented
Ability to recognize and troubleshoot employee relations issues and resolve or report issues as appropriate
Company
16th Judicial Circuit of Jackson County
“The courts of justice shall be open to every person, and certain remedy afforded for every injury to person, property or character, and that right and justice shall be administered without sale, denial or delay."
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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