Juvenile Court Clerk Senior

Overview & Benefits

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Annual Salary: $49,884 – $66,835

Location:

On site

Do you excel in a detail‑driven environment where accuracy and organization make a real impact? As a Juvenile Court Support Clerk Senior, you’ll take on complex and specialized clerical responsibilities that keep the court’s daily operations running efficiently. You’ll prepare and process legal documents, review case files for accuracy, and assist attorneys, judges, and the public with court procedures. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured setting, values precision, and enjoys being part of meaningful work that supports the justice system and the families it serves.

• Review and process court documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal procedures.
• Assist attorneys, the public, and court personnel by explaining filing procedures and providing case‑related information.
• Prepare, file, and distribute orders, notices, and other documents required to schedule and manage hearings.
• Verify legal documents for conformance with court rules and, as authorized, sign for the judge on certain matters.

• Play a vital role in supporting fair and efficient court operations that serve youth and families.
• Use your clerical expertise in a professional environment where accuracy and organization are highly valued.
• Collaborate with experienced legal professionals and gain deeper insight into court processes.
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports access to justice and helps the court function smoothly.

If you’re detail‑oriented, dependable, and looking for a career that combines clerical excellence with purpose, this position offers the opportunity to grow while making a difference in your community.

• High school graduate or GED certificate.
• At least three (3) years of full‑time work experience in the Circuit or Probate Court.

Prepares documents to be reviewed and initiated by referees or signed by the judge, including summonses, notice of hearing, consent calendar, case plans, financial orders to show cause, orders for publication, orders for fingerprints, order informing incarcerated persons of their rights to unmonitored non‑collect telephone calls, notice of proceeding to prior court order removing alleged abuser from the home, letters to warden requesting service on prisoner, notice to Native American tribes regarding ICWA application, closure orders, waivers, temporary detention and/or temporary custody orders, certification of documents, letters and detention and/or custody orders on cases transferred to other counties to be signed by judges and referees.

Records orders signed by the Judge and related documents on the proper computer screen to ensure accurate official court records. Checks and signs court orders prepared by court reporters or other lower‑level clerical personnel and, when authorized, signs for the Judge, to allow the official issuance of these orders. Prepares certified mail as needed, to notify parents and other parties of court proceedings.

Periodically checks recording of court proceedings to verify accuracy of court orders as typed for distribution to legal representatives. Notifies Prosecuting Attorney of initial contested child abuse cases for further action by that office. Notifies various agencies and counsel of Sex Offender registration requirements. Monitors…