COURT CLERK
City of Salina, Kansas
Municipal Court
Apply Directly with the City of Salina
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.
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:
- $19.18-20.14/hr.
- $39,894-41,891/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
