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Missoula County File & Collection Clerk Trainee in Missoula, Montana
File & Collection Clerk TraineeSalary$18.56 HourlyLocation Missoula, MTJob TypeRegular Full-time, 40 hours/weekJob Number2024-00432DepartmentClerk of District CourtOpening Date06/12/2024Closing Date6/24/2024 5:00 PM MountainBargaining UnitMFPE-Federation of MIssoula County EmployeesWork SiteMissoula County CourthouseScheduling/Hours of WorkFull time Monday through FridayDefinitionThis is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The entry rate of pay for this position is $18.5577 per hour. The Clerk of District Court is seeking a FILE & COLLECTIONS CLERK TRAINEE to join their team. This position is used to train a new district court file clerk to perform the full component of duties required of that position. After one year trainees may be eligible for advancement to District Court File & Collection Clerk based on demonstrated competencies and success during the training assignment. Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. To Apply: •Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.•Please include with a complete application the following attachments: The results of a Montana Job Service General E-Skills typing test. Please call Laurie Dunagan, or Marilyn Smith at 406-728-7060 and they will e-mail you the link to the test.•Please attach a printed version of your test results that show your wpm (words per minute) score. Applications that do not show the wpm score will be disqualified.•Typing tests from other agencies/companies will not be accepted. Links to typing test results will not be accepted. •Incomplete applications will be disqualified.•Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.Representative Examples of WorkReceives a variety of district court case documents and enters information from documents using Full Court software. Files and retrieves court documents from office filing system. Answers inquiries from the public, attorneys, and other agencies in person and over the phone following established policies and procedures. Researches computer records and historical registers to locate and copy files and information as required or requested. Uses established computer programs to open case files and update file information ensuring that: information is complete; appropriate documents are filed; and that documents are in sequence. Assesses appropriate fees, records payments; receives money for fees and licenses and issues receipts; handles large amounts of cash accurately and may assist with balancing. Gathers vital statistical information for submission to State agencies including: marriage licenses, divorce and annulment statistics, and certificates of adoption. Processes requests for marriage licenses including: accepting applications, verifying completeness of information and signatures, and issuing licenses. Prepares documents for microfilming. Prepares and images documents. OTHER DUTIES: Assists with notification of potential jurors. Assists other personnel in the performance of their duties and performs related work as required or directed.Minimum Qualifications•High School Diploma or GED.•Requires two years of customer service experience with direct public contact. Experience handling cash and balancing a cash drawer desired. Experience with computer data entry desired.Physical/Environmental DemandsWork is performed completely in an office setting, usually sitting at a computer terminal. Requires frequent bending and stooping. Requires the ability to climb step ladders. Requires the strength to lift books (20 lbs).Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.AgencyMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874Websitehttp://www.missoulacounty.us