Apprentice Court Clerk - Probate Records

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Apprentice Court Clerk - Probate Records

State of Missouri Clayton, Missouri, United States

Job Description:

Apprentice Court Clerk - Probate Records

Description

Job Location: Missouri Circuit Courts

Why you'll love this position:

A position with the Missouri Judiciary provides you the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and to gain a valuable and rewarding career. It takes many types of talent to advance the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and to keep operations running smoothly. Our positions offer competitive benefit programs, growth opportunities and the ability to work with people in your community.

We are recruiting to fill an Apprentice Court Clerk position to perform entry level duties in a court, which utilizes an electronic filing system. Work initially is under close supervision while the incumbent learns general office knowledge and specific court policies and procedures. Work involves responsibility for court case processing which may require the application of independent judgment and the application of statutes, policies, and regulations. 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 support for a circuit judge or associate circuit judge providing a full range of responsibilities within the division's jurisdiction.

Job Duties:

Perform advanced clerical work in the Probate - Records/Copy Department which includes the

following: E-filed documents - reviewing legal and court documents being E-filed for completeness,

accuracy and compliance with Missouri Statutes and Local Court Rules; accepting or rejecting E-filed

documents; assigning E-filed documents to appropriate clerks for processing; Incoming mail - retrieves

incoming mail from non-attorneys; opens, sorts, enter docket codes and scans paper documents;

assigns to appropriate clerks for processing; Receptionist -screens and refers to the appropriate

department all callers and visitors to the court; Information Booth - handles inquiries from public at the

Information Booth on the Street level; Files for Courtroom Dockets -reviews and corrects electronic

version of files for use with E-Bench; Courtroom Clerk -sets up and tests FTR Gold sound recording

equipment for hearings for both Commissioners; checks in parties for hearings and notifies the division

clerk/Commissioner what parties are here and ready to proceed; requesting conference with

Commissioner; or requesting continuance of hearing; records and monitors all hearings; acts as bailiff

for Commissioners hearings; Copy Department -intake of all requests for copies (plain; certified or

authenticated) of court documents-phone, fax, email, mail and in person; prepares requested copies;

contacts requesting parties when order complete or if problem with request; processes Orders for

Change of Venue; Supply Room Assistance -works closely with Probate Manager

in maintaining Probate Supply Room; and any other duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in a related field or at least 60 semester hours from an institution of higher learning

Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

EMPLOYEES MAY BE EXPOSED TO : 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 potentially be verbally or physically abusive, allergens, such as perfumes and dust; and unpleasant odors, such as unwashed clothing or chemicals offered into evidence.

Preferred Qualifications



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.

Salary:

34,447.32 per Year
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