Court Clerk-Part Time

RAYMORE, MO (Aug. 6, 2026) – Due to the damage from overnight storms, the City of Raymore will provide a tree and limb drop off for Raymore residents daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.

The drop off location is at the Public Works Operations facility at 1021 S. Madison St.

• This drop off is for Raymore residents only and proof of residency is required.
• No commercial drop offs will be accepted.

High school diploma or GED

Two (2) year(s) of experience in clerical, or paralegal work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must be able to type at least 45 wpm.

Pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and prove US citizenship.

Working knowledge of Show-Me-Courts preferred.

Applicants must be available to work 2 evening hours a month.

Processes various court-related documentation; assists in preparing, receiving, and processing subpoenas, court judgments, hearings, continuances, bench and probation warrants; enters information pertaining to the same into computer database; receives and date stamps court related and/or legal documents such as, traffic tickets and docket reports; reviews, verifies, records and files required information.

Enters citations, tickets and other information into department databases; updates database information; creates new spreadsheets/files; purges old data as appropriate; makes copies and distributes to appropriate parties; maintains copies in department manual files.

Records disposition of cases, including transfers; prepares and posts court dockets; assigns court date for warrant cases; coordinates scheduling of court docket and prepares court dockets; maintains arraignment and court calendars; maintains all related files and documentation as required by local, state and federal law.

Maintains departmental file system: compiles documentation; prepares and sets up files, sorts/organizes documents, and files documents in designated order; retrieves/replaces files; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents; conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.

Performs customer service functions: provides information/assistance regarding court proceedings, procedures, documentation, fees, case status/disposition, or other issues; distributes forms and documentation; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution.

Collects, receipts, and refunds payments of fees, fines, bonds, or other fees/services: calculates appropriate fees, records transactions, and issues receipts; prepares bank deposits and forwards as appropriate; completes daily financial reports;

Checks information for accuracy; posts and amends payments and dispositions in computer database; forwards refund requests to Finance Department; distribute refund checks as requested; document and file as appropriate.

Processes fingerprint cards; reviews dockets for cases requiring fingerprinting; prepares fingerprinting orders; receives fingerprint cards; enters fingerprint information into database and case file; records and submits dispositions; maintains all related documentation.

Monitors defendants placed on probation; receives and records completion of court ordered educational activities; monitors probationers for non-compliance issues; sets court hearings for violations; print and mail violation summonses; maintains all related documentation.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, failure to appear letters, suspension warnings and notices, hearing notices, certified copies of bonds, warrants, court dockets, subpoenas list, probation violation notices, fingerprint cards, warrant recalls or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, fingerprint cards, citations and bonds, completion certificates, entry of appearances, plea agreements, motions, warrants, court orders, laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Knowledge of minimum accounting principles.

Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of court recordkeeping and case preparation.

Knowledge of materials and equipment used in court record keeping, including dockets, case files and warrants.

Skill in records management, scheduling and bookkeeping for a municipal court.

Skill in preparing dockets for all court proceedings, including arraignments, trials, pre-trial conferences and hearings.

Skill in preparing, indexing, and maintaining all court records and reports.

Skill in collecting and posting payments, issuing receipts.

Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees,…