Court Clerk

COURT CLERK
Municipal Court
City of Salina, Kansas

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Court Clerk position at the City of Salina’s Municipal Court plays a key role in managing courtroom operations with precision & efficiency. Major duties include managing court dockets, answering inquiries, processing court funds, & providing essential support to the judge. This position requires a high level of clerical skill, attention to detail, & the minimum of a high school diploma. By ensuring the smooth functioning of the courtroom, this role significantly contributes to upholding justice & fostering trust within the Salina community.

Career Advancement: Court Services Coordinator, Court Supervisor.

On-the-Job Training: Training is provided under the guidance of experienced staff, fostering a successful, mentoring environment. This training includes hands-on learning in data entry, filing, processing funds, & observing courtroom protocols. Staff also mentor newcomers in using clerical resources & managing confidential information, promoting a supportive learning environment where novices can excel & thrive through collaborative support.

Duties:
· Makes entries to & maintains court docket & case files.
· Records & files cases & appropriate information & disposition of cases.
· Sets up court dates with defendants.
· Receives, receipts & accounts for fines & bonds payments & exonerations.
· Handles in-person & phone inquiries & requests for assistance.
· Prepares, submits & receives records, reports & other appropriate data to/from other agencies & departments.
· Maintains financial records & deposits money.
· Prepares warrants & subpoenas; prepares video dockets.
· Assists defendants in understanding court procedures.
· Uses clerical supplies & equipment; trains new clerical employees.
· Works with exercises discretion when handling confidential information.
Provides assistance to & acts as secretary for the Judge during court.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
· Two (2) years of general office work.
· Two (2) years in court or legal setting are preferred.

Work Type:
· Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Machines, Tools, Equipment:
· Calculator, copy machine, computer, fax machine, printer, scanner, & telephone.

Hours:
· Monday – Friday
· Scheduled as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $18.80-19.74/hr.
· $39,104-41,059/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov