Court Clerk

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 Court Clerk, under the supervision of the Court Clerk Supervisor, performs 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. Work requires frequent interaction with the public providing exceptional customer service. Work may also involve financial record keeping within the court case management software and provide support for Court Administrator and Municipal Judges.

Pay: $16.92-$21.67 per hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required and
• One year of experience in court or legal related field preferred and
• 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.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of the principles of business correspondence, practice of filing systems, and procedures of record keeping
• Efficient operation of standard office equipment
• 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 maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters handled in the course of work
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work within established routines and procedures and handle multiple priorities