Senior Court Clerk

Salary: $18.05 - $22.54 Hourly

Location : Municipal Court-Lee's Summit, MO

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00327

Department: Municipal Court

Opening Date: 02/22/2024

Description

The Senior Court Clerk, under the supervision of the Court Administrator, performs advanced clerical duties related to processing, docketing and disposition in the municipal division within the Missouri State Court System using a court case management software.
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 the case management software and provides support for Court Administration and Municipal Judges.
Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required and
Three years' experience in Municipal Court or related field required
Must be bondable

Advanced knowledge of municipal court systems, municipal court procedures, City ordinances, State statutes and Missouri Supreme Court rules
Advanced knowledge of the principles of business correspondence, practices of filing and legal file systems and procedures of record keeping
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work within established routines and procedures and handle multiple priorities
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters handled in the course of work
Efficient operation of standard office equipment

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