Court Clerk - Civil Records KC

Overview

Department: Civil Records - KC

County or State Funded: State

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Paygrade: S-18

Salary Pay Rate: $17.03

• 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.

• Basic knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court.
• Basic knowledge of organization operations, functions and scope of authority of the court.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while handling a high-volume workload in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and high stress.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with general policy and objectives.
• Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from an automated system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in a tactful and courteous manner with diverse parties.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires strong time management and organization skills with the ability to be detail oriented.

Minimum Qualifications: (Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, provided a high school diploma or GED has been obtained.)

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

All candidates selected for employment will be subject to background screenings as part of the hiring process. Certain positions may also require additional checks, including but not limited to education verification, child abuse and neglect clearances, drug screenings, and physical assessments, as applicable to the responsibilities of the role.

Employees May Be Exposed To: Evidence 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.

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