Taney County Circuit Clerk (Court Clerk) Employment Opportunity

46th Judicial Circuit
Taney County

Job Title:
Court Clerk

Salary Range: $27,768.00 Annually

Definition of Work:

Work involves responsibility for court case processing or for performing a variety of clerical
functions which may require the application of state statutes and state and local policies and
regulations.

Supervision Received:

An employee in this position will receive dayt-to-day supervision from a circuit clerk, chief
deputy circuit clerk or clerk supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Examples of Work Performed:

 Performs clerical work in the filing, processing, and disposition of probate, small claims,
criminal, civil, and juvenile cases.
 Reviews legal documents for completeness, adequacy and accuracy; determines
processing required and takes necessary action in accordance with court rules or refers
difficult matters to supervisors.
 Determines proper routing of complaints, petitions, application for letters and other
filings; notifies parties.
 Receives and records all fees and other receipts, including child support payments;
makes necessary disbursements and prepares required statements and reports.
 Assures completeness and accuracy of records leaving the court jurisdiction pursuant to
change of venue, outgoing reciprocals, appeal or certification.
 Enters minutes of court proceedings, operates electronic sound recording equipment,
and other courtroom related duties.
 Prepares juror lists and performs related work involving summons, appearance and
payment of jurors.
 Prepares and types judgments, executions, attachments or levy forms, bonds, warrants,
petitions and affidavits and reviews same for accuracy.
 Assists in scheduling trials, hearings, continuances and other matters.
 Answers inquiries and furnishes information by reviewing court records.
 Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors
pertaining to the court.
Basic knowledge of organization operations, functions and scope of authority of the court or
activity to which assigned.
Advanced knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and departmental policies
and procedures.
Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from such records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school and two years general clerical experience.

Additional Information: This position is regulated by Missouri State Court Classification of
Court Clerks and all applicable state benefits will apply.

How to apply: Qualified candidates shall submit a cover letter and resume to:
Amy Strahan, Circuit Clerk
P O Box 129
Forsyth, MO 65653
Or by email to: Amy.Strahan@courts.mo.gov

Closing Date: January 23, 2019, 5:00 p.m.