Court Clerk
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COURT CLERK

Municipal Court

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:

* $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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-###-####.

ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call 785-###-#### Office or 785-###-#### TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

TH 12/26/2024

Rev. 12/30/2024