State of Missouri
Apprentice Court Clerk - Associate Civil Docketing
State of Missouri, Clayton, Missouri, United States
Apprentice Court Clerk - Associate Civil Docketing
Job Location
Missouri Circuit Courts
The salary reflected represents the base pay for this position and does not include any differential for time-of-service pay for state tenure.
Why You’ll Love This Position A position with the Missouri Judiciary provides you with 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.
General Duties Perform technical clerical work in the
Civil - Associate Docketing Department
which will include the following:
accept, maintain, manage, review and process documents submitted via E-filing; assign motion and trial documents to the division clerk; make docket entries from pleadings filed and received from within the courtroom; schedule case filings, prepare dockets, weekly assigned in‑courtroom duties for the call docket; clear call dockets by reviewing, entering and scanning judgments, continuing cases or issuing alias/pluliar summonses. Interact with attorneys, litigants, judges, administrators, court personnel and the general public in person and by telephone; and perform other duties as assigned. This position may require working at off‑site locations throughout St. Louis County.
Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files; performs technical duties such as reviewing judgments, preparing warrants, summonses and 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 a 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.
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
Ability to comprehend court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court.
Ability to gain working 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.
Benefits 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.
For inquiries or questions regarding employment with the Missouri Judiciary, please contact Sharia.Phillips@courts.mo.gov.
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The salary reflected represents the base pay for this position and does not include any differential for time-of-service pay for state tenure.
Why You’ll Love This Position A position with the Missouri Judiciary provides you with 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.
General Duties Perform technical clerical work in the
Civil - Associate Docketing Department
which will include the following:
accept, maintain, manage, review and process documents submitted via E-filing; assign motion and trial documents to the division clerk; make docket entries from pleadings filed and received from within the courtroom; schedule case filings, prepare dockets, weekly assigned in‑courtroom duties for the call docket; clear call dockets by reviewing, entering and scanning judgments, continuing cases or issuing alias/pluliar summonses. Interact with attorneys, litigants, judges, administrators, court personnel and the general public in person and by telephone; and perform other duties as assigned. This position may require working at off‑site locations throughout St. Louis County.
Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files; performs technical duties such as reviewing judgments, preparing warrants, summonses and 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 a 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.
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
Ability to comprehend court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court.
Ability to gain working 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.
Benefits 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.
For inquiries or questions regarding employment with the Missouri Judiciary, please contact Sharia.Phillips@courts.mo.gov.
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