Deputy Clerk of Court

Court Clerk

Job Description:

The Court Clerk position is advanced work using an electronic filing system in a court within the Missouri State Court System.

Work involves responsibility for court case processing which may require the application of independent judgment and the application of statutes, policies and regulations, with minimal supervision. Work requires frequent interaction with the public providing exceptional customer service. Work may also involve financial record keeping within an automated case management system, providing direct support for a circuit judge or associate circuit judge providing a full range of responsibilities within the division's jurisdiction.

Essential Functions:

• 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 performs other courtroom-related duties
• Contacts attorneys and other court personnel to resolve technical discrepancies with court filings
• Enters orders, court dates, pleadings and other court matters
• Creates and processes copies of official legal documents
• Interacts with the public in a timely and courteous manner

Qualifications:

• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis provided a high school diploma or GED has been obtained
• Associate's Degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning and one year of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,846.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Maryville, MO 64468 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Maryville, MO 64468: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,846