FAMILY COURT SERVICES CLERK / FAMILY COURT

JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs various clerical functions in support of Court Services. This position is assigned to the Legal Unit of the Juvenile Office works under the direction of the Unit Supervisor and Family Court Administrator.

• Uses various tools, including the Show Me Courts (SMC) to produce court documents consisting of, but not limited to, the following: applications for orders, orders, petitions and motions, etc. for the Juvenile Office.
• Enters/corrects data in automated juvenile tracking system (SMC).
• Exercises judgment in the modification of drafts to conform to standardized formatting.
• Creates new electronic files (or secures original file and attaches new referral) for all referrals and forwards the file to the appropriate Deputy Juvenile Officer for processing.
• Assembles and maintains electronic and paper files consisting of, but not limited to: referrals, correspondence, school records, medical reports, and such other written and electronic materials relevant to the juvenile and his/her referral and/or case.
• Supports the legal department in the entering of party, referral, and case information into the State of Missouri's automated tracking system (SMC).
• E-Files legal documents.
• Completes correspondence and discovery, under the direction of the Family Court Legal Counsel, for the Legal Unit.
• Assembles and maintains paper files consisting of, but not limited to: referrals, correspondence, school records, medical reports, and such other written material as may be relevant to the juvenile.
• Answers and directs incoming telephone calls to the party requested or most appropriate party based upon information provided by the caller
• Greets the public and provides what assistance is required given the nature of business with the Court.
• Performs such other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Requires graduation from a general or technical high school or the equivalent.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of three years’ experience in a secretarial or clerical position, preferably a legal environment.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Requires familiarity with community resources.
• Requires considerable computer skills in data entry, word processing and modification of standardized forms as necessary.
• Requires thorough knowledge of office procedure and practice for routing of referrals and/or directing callers or visitors.

Certifications

• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

For Questions or additional information, contact the St. Charles County Juvenile Justice Center at (636)949-3040

TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications.

BENEFITS: This is a full-time 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates has applied.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.