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 new employees in using clerical resources & managing confidential information, promoting a supportive learning environment where our next Court Clerk 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