Court Clerk

Job Location:

Missouri Circuit Courts

The base pay for this position does not include any differential for time‑of‑service pay for state tenure.

A Court Clerk position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and to gain a valuable and rewarding career. The role supports the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and keeps court operations running smoothly, offering competitive benefit programs and growth opportunities.

• 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 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.
• 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.

Associate’s degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning and one year of varied administrative experience performing a wide range of technical office duties. Additional experience above the minimum may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required education.

• Basic knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court.
• Basic knowledge of organization operations, functions and scope of authority of the court.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while handling a high‑volume workload in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and high stress.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with general policy and objectives.
• Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from an automated system.

Evidence and testimony that may be disturbing, such as photographs of violent scenes and victims and/or sexually explicit material; evidence that may include syringes, drugs, weapons, and blood; the public who may be verbally or physically abusive; allergens such as perfumes and dust; and unpleasant odors such as unwashed clothing or chemicals offered into evidence.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.

Please send inquiries regarding this position or questions about employment with the Missouri Judiciary to:
Scarlett.

Borgmann.gov

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal

Government Administration

Weldon Spring Heights, MO – $50,000.00 – $80,000.00