Jobs at Jackson County, Missouri

Provides senior administrative support to the director of criminal records within the Missouri State Court System. Duties include managing schedules, screening calls and visitors, preparing correspondence, forms, notices, reports, and records, maintaining files and calendars, researching legal citations, auditing invoices, ordering supplies, and handling confidential judicial matters. The role requires discretion, knowledge of court procedures, strong office administration skills, and four years of administrative or clerical experience.

Processes probate and court case filings, reviews legal documents, prepares court records and notices, manages electronic dockets, serves courtroom functions, handles financial transactions and reconciliations, assists the public without providing legal advice, prepares reports, supports audits, and may supervise and train court personnel.

Ensure safety and security of court facility: screen entrants, operate x-ray and metal detectors, confiscate illegal items, patrol parking, escort and remove disruptive individuals, detain or arrest when necessary, maintain reports, operate AED, lock/unlock doors, and communicate with staff.

Provide legal research, counsel, and representation for the chief juvenile officer in hearings, trials, and appeals; maintain an active caseload; draft pleadings and briefs; attend meetings; rotate on-call duties (including evenings/weekends/holidays); maintain records; stay current on juvenile law and attend trainings; respond to off-duty calls as required.