Court Clerk - Civil Records

Jackson County, Missouri • Kansas City, MO

6d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The court clerk position involves advanced work utilizing an electronic filing system within the Missouri State Court System. This role requires responsibility for court case processing, which may involve independent judgment and the application of statutes, policies, and regulations with minimal supervision. The position demands frequent interaction with the public, providing exceptional customer service, and offers direct support to a circuit or associate circuit judge, encompassing a full range of responsibilities within the division's jurisdiction.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 a minimum of supervision and follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to be detail-oriented.
• High School diploma or recognized equivalent plus one year of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties.
• Background screenings as part of the hiring process.
• Potential for additional checks including education verification, child abuse and neglect clearances, drug screenings, and physical assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using an electronic filing system in a court setting.
• Experience providing direct support for a circuit judge or associate circuit judge.

Responsibilities

• Performs case processing, including updating dockets, creating documents, and contacting legal agencies.
• Reviews legal documents, determines necessary processing, and takes action according to court rules, requiring detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules, and procedures.
• Provides information and customer assistance in person, via telephone, email, or other mediums (without giving legal advice) to various parties including pro se litigants, attorneys, reporters, law enforcement, other judicial agencies, co-workers, supervisors, and judges.
• Prepares various documents related to court operations, such as 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.
• Assists with on-the-job training for new staff.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Background screenings
• Potential for additional checks (education verification, child abuse and neglect clearances, drug screenings, physical assessments)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED