Municipal Court Clerk - St. Louis County, MO : Job Details

Salary: See Position Description Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-00186 Department: Municipal Court Opening Date: 07/31/2025 Closing Date: 8/10/2025 11:59 PM Central Description St. Louis County's Municipal Court is seeking SIX (6) Court Clerks to maintain, file, and process documentation necessary for the disposition of County Municipal Court cases. Positions locations vary; South - 4544 Lemay Ferry Rd Central - 105 S. Central Ave North - 715 Northwest Plaza Dr. The typical starting salary range is between $20.00-$22.76 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit Examples of Duties Essential Function Examples Respond to general public on inquiries regarding County Municipal Court procedures. Perform tasks associated with the filing, processing and disposing of Court cases. Prepare and maintain the court docket. Review legal documents for completeness, adequacy and accuracy, determine processing required and take necessary action in accordance with established court rules. Receive, record and issue proper receipts of transactions. Enter court information into automated system to establish and maintain case information. Marginal Function Examples Prepare daily tabulations and related reports. Balance monies received and prepare required tabulations and deposits. Perform other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in a legal office environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience Additional Information SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) ###-#### for more information on this policy. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) ###-#### Relay MO 711 or 800-###-#### An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) ###-#### www.stlouiscountymo.gov St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year. Please click to view all of our benefits. 01 Why are you interested in this position? How does it fit in with your long range professional goals? 02 How has your education/work experience prepared you for this position? Required Question