Secretary, Administrative​/Clerical

Location: Lee's Summit

Secretary### Secretary Apply:
On Site:
County Courts:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
End Date:
November 1, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
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Summary:

** Are you looking to grow your career in a rewarding administrative role that keeps you engaged, supports a meaningful mission, and offers opportunities for professional development? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where each day brings new challenges and the chance to support a dedicated team? Consider joining St. Louis County as a Secretary for Family Court!
As a Secretary, you will play a vital role in keeping daily operations running smoothly and efficiently. You will use your organizational strengths and communication skills to prepare professional documents, manage important records, and support staff with timely and accurate information. This role serves as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication and exceptional service.

You will utilize advanced Microsoft Office skills, maintain detailed filing systems, and help coordinate materials essential to ongoing departmental functions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully while developing a wide range of administrative and professional skills.
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* Job Description:

**** Why You Should Consider a Career as a Secretary is County:*
* ** Impactful Work:
** Make a real difference every day by supporting essential operations that keep our organization running smoothly. Your attention to detail and professionalism directly contribute to efficient services, timely communication, and the overall success of the team you support.
** Personal Growth:
** Build a strong foundation for your career with opportunities to develop valuable administrative, communication, and organizational skills.
** Community Contribution:
** Be part of an organization that plays a meaningful role in serving the community, helping to ensure accurate information flow, timely responses, and smooth operations that support broader public services.
** Varied

Experience:

** Each day presents new challenges and situations, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work environment.
** Team Environment:
** Join a supportive, collaborative team that values reliability, communication, and shared success.
** Comprehensive Benefits:
** St. Louis County offers its employees a variety benefits to meet the needs of its diverse workforce including paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays, 480 hours of paid parental leave, and a robust Wellness Plan.  Other benefits include: paid life insurance, credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.  

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** Starting Pay:**  $16.80 - $20.16 hourly, based on experience and budget considerations.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Draft and prepare formal legal pleadings, e.g. Petitions, Amendments, Motions to - Modify, and Certifications for the Court’s E-Filing System.  Draft and distribute specialized correspondence, such as Safe School Letters.
* Prepares and distributes legal and administrative materials to the Deputy Juvenile Officers (DJOs) and Victim Advocate of the Court.  Prepares and emails Certification documents to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
* Accurately enters, updates, and manages case information in SMC, e.g. docket entries, charges, dispositions, etc.
* When applicable, enter and process information on referrals that have been screened in SMCs.
* Serve as a point of contact by answering phone calls and professional inquiries from law enforcement…