Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 10/23/2017 Posting No.: 133 (2017295)

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $1157.00 - $1596.00 Semi-monthly

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Mark Wienke. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

• Acts as chief clerk for the Judge;
• Prepares judgments, court orders, and court correspondence in the assigned division of the court.
• Performs clerical work in receiving and initiating case files;
• Performs technical court clerical duties such as reviewing judgments, bond settings,
• preparation of case appeals and docket control;
• Receives and reviews petitions and other items mailed to courts files and/or, enters
• warrants, bonds, judgments, court orders and other writs and documents pursuant to judicial orders, as well as court correspondence.
• Prepares docket records reflecting pertinent court proceedings necessary for accurate records.
• Answers the telephone, types letters and other correspondence, and perform other duties for the Judge
• Prepares Judges , docket, trial and hearing calendars, and reviews case files to make certain records are in order prior to hearing;
• Serves as required in courtroom;
• Arranges and organizes the docket, notes continuances.
• Contacts attorneys and other court personnel to resolve discrepancies discovered in reviewing records; prepares a variety of orders, documents and
• correspondence requiring a detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules and procedures.
• Controls forms and manages court records
• Prepares notices to parties and checks returns;
• Reschedules cases if required.
• Maintains schedule of cases and prepares notices to parties regarding settings and continuances.
• May prepare various statistical and financial reports as required by the area of assignment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school and three years of general clerical experience, one year of which must have been in court or law related clerical work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word.
• (Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year to year basis for the required education )
• Knowledge of JIS required / knowledge of Secure Case.net required.
• Considerable knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal terminology pertaining to the court.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization, operations, functions and scope of authority of the court in the area where assigned.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from such records.
• Must have self-starting skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, court staff, jurors etc.
• Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.