Court Clerk Position-Part time

The City of St. Ann Consolidated Municipal Court Division is accepting applications for part-time Court Clerk

Part-time position, not to exceed 29 hours weekly (Two shifts’ times are available)

Rate: $16.00 hourly

General Purpose of Position

Performs a wide variety of routine clerical and administrative support work for the Municipal Court Division.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provides support for Municipal Court Division criminal proceedings
• Assists in administering criminal proceedings and docketing

• Assists in the coordination of court matters with defendants, defense counsel, jail, alcohol agencies, and other levels of the criminal justice administration system

• Prepares court dockets and files

• Initiates related paperwork as needed by defendants to facilitate their response to a citation or complaint

• Prepares files for court use; processes timely notices to defendants of trials and hearings

• Responds to requests from Municipal Judges and others for assistance and information

• Manages and coordinates as many as nine dockets per month

Provides clerical support for Municipal Court Division

• Prepares correspondence and maintains records

• Receipts, deposits, and accounts for monies for fines, forfeitures, and other court receipts

• Receives, logs, and indexes incoming filings, citations, and complaints

• Receipts bail, fines, and penalties

• Performs failure to pay, failure to comply, and failure to appear notices

• Constructs new case files, filing and retrieving documents as necessary

• Prepares and maintains appropriate calendars; sets up court hearings

• Maintains records and monitors the flow of Mobile Ticketing

• Responds to counter, telephone, and written inquiries

Provides support for public interactions with Municipal Court Division

• Help with public needs as they approach the window

• Find and explain tickets and applicable fines

• Establish payment plans for those unable to pay fines, costs, etc.

• Utilize telephone system to aid the Public and direct to appropriate extensions

• Performs other duties as directed

Education and Experience
The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent with specialized course work in office practices such as typing and filing and two years prior work experience in clerical, secretarial, paralegal, or administrative work or any equivalent combination of education and experience. The ability to effectively meet and deal with the public, the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and the ability to handle stressful situations is vital for this position.

You may email a cover letter and resume to or apply in person at St. Ann Municipal Court Division, 10405 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran