Senior Court Clerk

Senior Court Clerk

The City of Lee's Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee's Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee's Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee's Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee's Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America's Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee's Summit's historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee's Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee's Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.

The Senior Court Clerk, under the supervision of the Court Administrator, performs advanced clerical duties related to processing, docketing and disposition in the municipal division within the Missouri State Court System using a court case management software. 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. Work may also involve financial record keeping within the case management software and provides support for Court Administration and Municipal Judges.

Pay range: $18.42-$23.55 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required and
• Three years' experience in Municipal Court or related field required
• Must be bondable
• As a court professional, you shall avoid any outside employment or business activities, that risks a conflict of interest with your official position, specifically including providing any kind of services to:

• Any member of the bar
• Any law firm or
• Any entity that is a party to any action before the court or which regularly appears before the court. For example, it is improper for a court employee to provide any services to any member of the bar or to investigate any matter or serve any official process or court papers.

* Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of municipal court systems, municipal court procedures, City ordinances, State statutes and Missouri Supreme Court rules
• Advanced knowledge of the principles of business correspondence, practices of filing and legal file systems and procedures of record keeping
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work within established routines and procedures and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters handled in the course of work
• Efficient operation of standard office equipment