Principal Court Clerk

Overview

The Principal Court Clerk position is highly responsible 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 clerical support for a circuit judge or associate circuit judge providing a full range of responsibilities within the division's jurisdiction. Work may also involve exercising direct supervision over subordinate court personnel. Position may assume the responsibility for the office during the absence of the circuit clerk.

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 and three years of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties, one year of which in a supervisory capacity.