Deputy Clerk

Job Location: This position will be located at the Missouri Court of Appeals building at 1300 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64106.

Why you’ll love this position:

When you join the Western District Court of appeals you will gain valuable experience with a supportive organization that offers a positive work environment and an excellent benefits package.

The successful applicant will perform a variety of clerical, procedural, and legal processes in support of the activities in the Office of the Clerk of Court. Duties include:

Organizing and maintaining filings to the court both electronically and in paper form.
Responsible for filing documents in case files and keeping docket sheets updated.
Responsible for closing case files and sending them to archives, when applicable.
Responsible for fulfilling requests for copies of documents and oral arguments.
Answering questions over the phone or in person from court staff, the public, attorneys, and other courts regarding court business.
Minimum Qualifications:
Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
Familiar with the operation of office equipment such as scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
Possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
Graduation from and an accredited high school or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Missouri e-filing system.
Ability to become familiar with court policies and procedures.
Willingness to cross-train with other positions within the Clerk's Office.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Kimberly Boeding

Clerk of Court

kimberly.boeding@courts.mo.gov

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