Deputy Court Clerk

Basic Functions and Responsibilities:

The Court Clerk position is 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.

Characteristic Duties:

(The following duties are representative of this position, not comprehensive.)

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

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

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

Assist 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33,348.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Neosho, MO 64850: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Office experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location