JOB OVERVIEW: **The purpose of this position is to provide customer service by responding to inquiries for information on court processes; and provide courtroom and clerical assistance. This position is not eligible for telecommute.

**RESPONSIBILITIES: **

Answers telephones and greets walk- in visitors. Provides information and assistance concerning payments, warrants, tickets and court dates.
Updates new court dates for payment and appearance, issues warrants for non appearance, mails summons as required by law.
Enters tickets into computerized court data base.
Recalls warrants as Ordered by the Judge.
Applies bond payments.
Sorts and distributes incoming mail.
Enters court appointed class completions.
Maintains the court files.
Assists in preparing court dockets.
Attends municipal court sessions.
Accepts appearance, waiver of trial and plea of guilty.
Processes payments of fine and cost.
Fingerprints defendants upon Order of the Judge.

Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Education
- General/tech high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Job Experience
- 1-2 years of experience required in a municipal division or associate traffic division.-Clerical work experience performing record keeping and customer service preferred.
Knowledge of basic office practices and record keeping required, with additional post high school training preferred.
Knowledge of JIS or Show Me Court case management system desired.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skill, and abilities may be considered.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with judges, attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, local and state personnel, law enforcement personnel, and the general public.
Required to attend two court nights per month.

(Advanced starting salary within the range may be considered based on exemplary qualifications.)**

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**Requires successful completion of computerized clerical skills testing as follows:**
- **Data Entry **
**Microsoft Outlook**
**Customer Service **

St. Charles County Government

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