Assistant Court Clerk / Municipal Court

**JOB OVERVIEW: **The purpose of this position is to provide customer service by responding to inquiries for information on court processes; and provide courtroom and clerical assistance. This position is not eligible for telecommute. RESPONSIBILITIES: ** - Answers telephones and greets walk- in visitors. Provides information and assistance concerning payments, warrants, tickets and court dates. - Updates new court dates for payment and appearance, issues warrants for non appearance, mails summons as required by law. - Enters tickets into computerized court data base. - Recalls warrants as Ordered by the Judge. - Applies bond payments. - Sorts and distributes incoming mail. - Enters court appointed class completions. - Maintains the court files. - Assists in preparing court dockets. - Attends municipal court sessions. - Accepts appearance, waiver of trial and plea of guilty. - Processes payments of fine and cost. - Fingerprints defendants upon Order of the Judge. Performs additional duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: - Education - - General/tech high school diploma or GED equivalent. - Job Experience - - 1-2 years of experience required in a municipal division or associate traffic division.-Clerical work experience performing record keeping and customer service preferred. - Knowledge of basic office practices and record keeping required, with additional post high school training preferred. - Knowledge of JIS or Show Me Court case management system desired. - An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skill, and abilities may be considered. - Ability to communicate orally and in writing with judges, attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, local and state personnel, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. - Required to attend two court nights per month. (Advanced starting salary within the range may be considered based on exemplary qualifications.) ** - Requires successful completion of computerized clerical skills testing as follows: - - **Data Entry ** - Microsoft Outlook - **Customer Service **