Municipal Court Clerk

Court Clerk

St. Louis County's Municipal Court is seeking SIX (6) Court Clerks to maintain, file, and process documentation necessary for the disposition of County Municipal Court cases. Positions locations vary; South - 4544 Lemay Ferry Rd Central - 105 S. Central Ave North - 715 Northwest Plaza Dr. The typical starting salary is $20.00 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

Essential Function Examples:

• Respond to general public on inquiries regarding County Municipal Court procedures.
• Perform tasks associated with the filing, processing and disposing of Court cases.
• Prepare and maintain the court docket.
• Review legal documents for completeness, adequacy and accuracy, determine processing required and take necessary action in accordance with established court rules.
• Receive, record and issue proper receipts of transactions.
• Enter court information into automated system to establish and maintain case information.

Marginal Function Examples:

• Prepare daily tabulations and related reports.
• Balance monies received and prepare required tabulations and deposits.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to two years of experience in a general office or customer service environment that demonstrates the ability to operate computer software.

Additional Information: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.