Temporary Court Clerk

Salary: $16.89 (hourly)

• This position is approved for 1,000 hours of work during a 12-month period and is non-benefit eligible.
  
  

A position with the Missouri Judiciary provides you the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and to gain a valuable and rewarding career. It takes many types of talent to advance the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and to keep operations running smoothly.

We are recruiting to fill a temporary Court Clerk position which is advanced work using an electronic filing system in a court within the Missouri State Court System. Work involves responsibility for a specific court case processing which may require the application of independent judgment and the application of statutes, policies and regulations, with minimal supervision. Work may involve financial record keeping within an automated case management system and data entry.

Other key responsibilities include: (The following duties are representative of this position, not comprehensive.)

• Performs case processing in a specific court case type.
• 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
• Searching for older court case files in filing cabinets, boxes and microfiche.
  
  

(May include specific p hysical requirements necessary to perform the job, such as, carrying, standing, stooping, lifting - not over 50 lbs and files may be dusty; which mask can be provided).

Basic knowledge of filing and organization skills.

• 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 maintain a high standard of confidentiality.
  
  

Minimum qualifications: (high school diploma or GED has been obtained):

EMPLOYEES MAY BE EXPOSED TO: Dust, smells, a noisy environment with phone calls and people at the counter. Highly sensitive and confidential information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have a strong commitment to diversity in all its forms. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who will assist us in demonstrating our essential values of excellence, integrity, justice, stewardship, teamwork and partnership.

• 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
• 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
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

EMPLOYEES MAY BE EXPOSED TO: Evidence and testimony that may be disturbing, such as photographs of violent scenes and victims and or sexually explicit material; evidence that may include syringes, drugs, weapons and blood; the public who may potentially be verbally or physically abusive, allergens, such as perfumes and dust; and unpleasant odors, such as unwashed clothing or chemicals offered into evidence.

Preferred Qualifications

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

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.

Please send inquiries regarding this position or questions regarding employment with the Missouri Judiciary to: Karen.Harlan@courts.mo.gov