Apprentice Court Clerk - Orders of Protection

at  State of Missouri

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
  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.
  Please send inquiries regarding this position or questions regarding employment with the Missouri Judiciary to: Sharia.Phillips@courts.mo.go

Perform technical clerical work in the Family Court - Orders of Protection Department which will
include the following: explain to litigants the procedures for filing and issuing all forms and pleadings
necessary for Adult Orders of Protection/Child Protection petitions; prepare ex-parte orders; make
docket entries of all pleading filed, including sheriff returns; ensure accuracy of documents filed by
attorneys through the court’s electronic filing system before acceptance; scan and attach documents by
using DMS in the case management system; notify parties as required; prepare dockets; enter
dispositions of the cases in the court’s automated case management system (JIS); transport orders and
litigants to multiple divisions; answer inquiries and furnish information to attorneys, court personnel and
the general public in person and by telephone; and perform other duties as assigned. EXTENSIVE