Court Clerk - Criminal Records - Financial - Full-time

pbDepartment:/b Criminal Records - Financialbr /bCounty or State Funded:/b Statebr /bExempt or Non-Exempt:/b Non-Exemptbr /bPay Grade:/b S-18br /bHourly pay rate:/b $17.03/pp/ppbuBasic Function and Responsibility/u: /b/pp/ppThe court clerk position is advanced work using an electronic filing system in a court within the Missouri State Court System. /pp/ppWork 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#39;s jurisdiction./pp/ppbuAppointing Authority and Supervision Received/u:  /b/pp/ppThe deputy court administrator/circuit court jury supervisor is the appointing authority.  The court clerk receives direct supervision from a senior court clerk, principal court clerk, unit supervisor, court manager, chief court operations manager, judge or appointing authority./pp/ppbuSupervision Exercised/u/b:/pp/ppNone./pp/ppbuCharacteristic and Assigned Duties/u: (/bThe following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed.)/pulliPerforms 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./liliReviews 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./liliPerforms accounting duties in receiving and disbursing monies, reconciles financial accounts, and prepares daily and monthly financial reports./liliProvides 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)./liliPrepares 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./liliServes 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./liliPrepares juror lists and performs related work involving summonses, appearances, and payments of jurors using an automated jury management system./liliContacts attorneys and other court personnel to resolve technical discrepancies with court filings./liliAssist with on-the-job training for new staff./liliEnters orders, court dates, pleadings and other court matters./liliCreates and processes copies of official legal documents./liliInteracts with the public in a timely and courteous manner./liliPerforms other duties as required./li/ulp/pullibuKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities/u/b:/liliBasic knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court./liliBasic knowledge of organization operations, functions and scope of authority of the court./liliAbility to work independently and manage time effectively while handling a high-volume workload in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and high stress./liliAbility to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with general policy and objectives./liliAbility to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from an automated system./liliAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders./liliAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in a tactful and courteous manner with diverse parties./liliAbility to work with a minimum of supervision and follow oral and written instructions./liliRequires strong time management and organization skills with the ability to be detail oriented./li/ulp/ppbuMinimum Qualifications: /u/b/pp/ppHigh School diploma or recognized equivalent and one year of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties./pp/ppbuNecessary Special Requirement/u:  /b/pp/ppNone/pp/ppbuApproved Forms/u:/b  N/A/pp/ppbuEMPLOYEES MAY BE EXPOSED TO/u: /bEvidence and testimony that may be disturbing, such as photographs of violent scenes and victims and or sexually explicit material; evidence that may include syringes, drugs, weapons and blood; the public who may potentially be verbally or physically abusive, allergens, such as perfumes and dust; and unpleasant odors, such as unwashed clothing or chemicals offered into evidence./pp/ppbEqual Opportunity Employer/b/p