Assistant Court Clerk / Municipal Court

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide customer service by responding to inquiries for information on court processes; and provide courtroom and clerical assistance. This position is not eligible for telecommute.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones and greets walk- in visitors.
• Provides information and assistance concerning payments, warrants, tickets and court dates.
• Updates new court dates for payment and appearance, issues warrants for non appearance, mails summons as required by law.
• Enters tickets into computerized court data base.
• Recalls warrants as Ordered by the Judge.
• Applies bond payments.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail.
• Enters court appointed class completions.
• Maintains the court files.
• Assists in preparing court dockets.
• Attends municipal court sessions.
• Accepts appearance, waiver of trial and plea of guilty.
• Processes payments of fine and cost.
• Fingerprints defendants upon Order of the Judge.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: General/tech high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Job Experience: 1-2 years of experience required in a municipal division or associate traffic division. Clerical work experience performing record keeping and customer service preferred.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of basic office practices and record keeping required, with additional post high school training preferred. Knowledge of JIS or Show Me Court case management system desired.
• Equivalent combination: An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skill, and abilities may be considered.
• Ability: Ability to communicate orally and in writing with judges, attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, local and state personnel, law enforcement personnel, and the general public.

Skills

• Data Entry
• Microsoft Outlook
• Customer Service

Schedule

Required to attend two court nights per month.