Court Clerk - Civil Records

Department: Civil Records County or State Funded: State Exempt or Non-exempt: Non-exempt Paygrade: S-18 Salary pay range: $17.03 hourly Basic Function and Responsibility : 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. Appointing Authority and Supervision Received :  The deputy court administrator of 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. Supervision Exercised : None. Characteristic and Assigned Duties : ( The following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed.) 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, for example, 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. Assists with on-the-job…