Court Clerk (Docket Specialist) - Civil Records

Court Clerk Position

The court clerk position is 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. Provides direct support for a circuit judge or associate circuit judge providing a full range of responsibilities within the division's jurisdiction.

The deputy court administrator of circuit court jury supervisor is the appointing authority. The court clerk receives direct supervision from a senior court clerk, principal court clerk, unit supervisor, court manager, chief court operations manager, judge or appointing authority.

The following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed :

• Performs case processing in updating docket, creating documents and contacting legal agencies.
• Reviews legal documents; determines processing required and takes necessary action in accordance with court rules requiring a detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules and procedures.
• Provides information and customer assistance in person, via telephone, email or other mediums (without giving legal advice) (i.e., pro se litigants, attorneys, reporters, law enforcement, other judicial agencies, co-workers, supervisors and judges).
• 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.
• Serves in the courtroom, swears in litigants and witnesses, operates electronic sound recording equipment, makes docket entries to reflect case progress, and performs other courtroom related duties.
• Contacts attorneys and other court personnel to resolve technical discrepancies with court filings.
• Assist with on-the-job training for new staff.
• Enters orders, court dates, pleadings and other court matters.
• Creates and processes copies of official legal documents.
• Interacts with the public in a timely and courteous manner.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Minimum qualifications :

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer