What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Court Clerk position at St. Charles County Government?
ASSISTANT COURT CLERK
ST. CHARLES COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
This is a full-time position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to provide customer service by responding to inquiries for information on court processes; and provide courtroom and clerical assistance.
- Answers telephones and greets walk- in visitors. Provides information and assistance concerning payments, warrants, tickets and court dates.
- Updates new court dates for payment and appearance, issues warrants for non-appearance, mails summons as required by law.
- Enters tickets into computerized court data base.
- Recalls warrants as Ordered by the Judge.
- Applies bond payments.
- Sorts and distributes incoming mail.
- Enters court appointed class completions.
- Maintains the court files.
- Assists in preparing court dockets.
- Attends municipal court sessions.
- Accepts appearance, waiver of trial and plea of guilty.
- Processes payments of fine and cost.
- Fingerprints defendants upon Order of the Judge.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- General/tech high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 1-2 years of experience in a municipal division or associate traffic division required.
- Clerical work experience performing record keeping and customer service preferred.
- Knowledge of basic office practices and record keeping required, with additional post high school training preferred.
- Knowledge of JIS or Show Me Court case management system desired.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skill, and abilities may be considered.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with judges, attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, local and state personnel, law enforcement personnel, and the general public.
- Required to attend two court nights per month.
- Requires successful completion of computerized clerical skills testing as follows:
- Keyboarding/Typing = 30 WPM
- Data Entry = 6000 KSPH
- Microsoft Word = 50%
- Basic Math = 85%
- Customer Service = 75%
*Please call the Human Resources Department to schedule testing - (636) 949-7320.
TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted through our Self-Service Website at the link below:
https://www.sccmo.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=104&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=ASSISTANT-COURT-CLERK-MUNICIPAL-COURT-91
Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or until a sufficient number of applications is received. Only candidates who complete clerical testing will be considered for the position.
St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free work place. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions. Employment is contingent on successfully passing all appropriate background checks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,106.77 - $48,579.84 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,107 - $48,580
