Sr. Court Clerk - Probate

Jackson County, Missouri • Kansas City, MO

133d • $17

About The Position

The senior court clerk position 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning plus two years of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Prepares juror lists and performs related work involving summonses, appearances and payments of jurors using an automated jury management system.
• 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.
• Interacts with the public in a timely and courteous manner.
• Creates and processes copies of official legal documents.
• Assists appointing authorities or managers in the administration of time and attendance of employees and the distribution of workloads.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree