Court Clerk

COURT CLERK
City of Salina, Kansas
Municipal Court

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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: Deputy Court Supervisor, 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

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Contact Information:
City of Salina
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email:
Website: salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.