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Senior Court Clerk (Substitute Division Clerk)
Summary
The salary reflected represents the base pay for this position and does not include any differential for time-of-service pay for state tenure.
Why you'll love this position:
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. Our positions offer competitive benefit programs, growth opportunities and the ability to work with people in your community.
We are recruiting to fill a Senior Court Clerk position which is highly responsible 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; or supervision of other staff.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: Please send inquiries regarding this position or questions regarding employment with the Missouri Judiciary to: sharia.phillips@courts.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
Responsibilities
Perform technical clerical work in the Courtroom Services Department as a Substitute Clerk which will include
the following: provide clerical support for a Judge or Commissioner in a division; serve in the courtroom; assist in preparing
judge's docket; note continuances; administer oath to witnesses and jurors; make entries in the court's
automated case management system (SMC) to reflect case progress, which may include scanning
documents and attaching to the appropriate docket code; contact attorneys and other court personnel to
resolve discrepancies discovered in reviewing records; prepare a variety of orders, documents and
correspondence for judge; prepare various statistical reports; operate electronic sound recording
machine; answer inquiries and furnish information to attorneys, court personnel and the general public
by telephone and in person; 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, 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.
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