Court Clerk

The Court Clerk provides administrative support for the Missoula Municipal Court.

• Provide case-related information to the Judges, departmental staff, the public and outside agencies, as needed.
• Perform data entry of statutes, ordinances, and sentencing information into proprietary software and web-based applications.
• Conduct complete and legally accurate records searches.
• Prepare temporary and permanent orders of protection.
• Ensure quality assurance of court documents, processes, and database updates.
• Process and record payments of fines and witness fees.
• Maintain accurate records of court proceedings, court appearances, schedules, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, etc.
• Assist with various administrative office duties, including phone calls, filing court documents, and maintaining office supplies and equipment.
• Provide support to the public, responding to court related inquires, including schedules and timing of court appearances.

• Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices, including record keeping, maintaining schedules, document filing, data entry, etc.
• Skill in payment handling procedures for cash, credit cards and checks.

• Skill in multitasking in a fast-paced environment, while providing effective customer service.
• Skill in professionally and sensitively serving distressed citizens.
• Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365, and the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.
• Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Ability to learn various job-specific standards and guidelines including court and criminal justice operations, case management, court related documents and proceedings, laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling the confidential and sensitive criminal justice information. 
• Ability to learn City and departmental policies, procedures, and practices.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of administrative support experience or another relevant field. 

• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.