Jackson County

Judicial Administrative Assist - Division 30

Kansas City, MO

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

AccountingEmployee RelationsTime Management

About the role

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Work involves responsibility for court case processing which may require the application of independent judgment and the application of statutes, policies and regulations, with minimal supervision.

Work may also involve financial record keeping within an automated case management system; providing direct support for a circuit judge or associate circuit judge providing a full range of responsibilities within the division's jurisdiction; or supervision of other staff.
Performs case processing in receiving and initiating case files; performs technical duties such as reviewing judgments, preparing warrants, summonses, garnishments and executions, bond settings, and docket control.
Performs accounting duties in receiving and disbursing monies, reconciles financial accounts, and prepares daily and monthly financial reports.
Prepares a variety of documents related to court operations including court orders, court calendars, notices of hearings, court appearances or reports; coordinates the flow of documents necessary for court assignments; and properly queues electronically filed proceedings for processing.
Prepares juror lists and performs related work involving summonses, appearances and payments of jurors using an automated jury management system.
Creates and processes copies of official legal documents.
Advanced knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while handling a high-volume workload in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and high stress.

Reviews legal documents for necessary information required for filing
determines processing required and takes necessary action in accordance with court rules requiring a detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules, and procedures.
Perform other duties as required.
Reviews legal documents for necessary information required for filing; determines processing required and takes necessary action in accordance with court rules requiring a detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules, and procedures.

Advanced knowledge of organization operations, functions and scope of authority of the court.
Ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions in accordance with general policy and objectives.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in a tactful and courteous manner with diverse parties.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow oral and written instructions.
Requires strong time management and organization skills with the ability to be detail oriented.
Ability to recognize and troubleshoot employee relations issues and resolve or report issues as appropriate.

Employer
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All candidates selected for employment will be subject to background screenings as part of the hiring process.
Certain positions may also require additional checks, including but not limited to education verification, child abuse and neglect clearances, drug screenings, and physical assessments, as applicable to the responsibilities of the role.

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