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City of Missoula, MT Judge's Clerk in Missoula, Montana
Judge's Clerk
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Judge's Clerk
Salary
$23.08 - $25.36 Hourly
Location
Missoula, Montana
Job Type
Regular, Full-Time
Job Number
00453
Department
Municipal Court
Opening Date
10/31/2024
Description
Benefits
Overview
Join the dedicated team at the Missoula Municipal Court as a Judge’s Clerk, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting our judges and ensuring the smooth operation of the courtroom.
In this dynamic position, you’ll assist with various administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment, handling a diverse caseload that primarily includes misdemeanor criminal charges and traffic citations. If you have clerical experience and a passion for the criminal justice field, we invite you to apply and contribute to our commitment to justice in the City of Missoula.
Priority screening of applications will begin on Friday, November 15, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply before this date. Applicants applying on or after this date will only be considered if a competitive applicant pool is not received.
To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula Application. P lease ensure that all details are entered on the application form.
Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.
** The full range for the Judge's Clerk position is $23.08 - $26.88/hour and will increase each year for longevity and cost of living adjustments.
Essential Functions
Provide administrative support to judges for court sessions utilizing integrated courtroom technology, including setup and retention of digital recording of proceedings, minutes, and data entry; maintain up to date court sessions and distribute minutes, orders, and other documents to all parties associated with cases.
Assist the public, court staff, judges, and other agencies via telephone, email, and in person with information regarding cases.
Collaborate with attorney’s, program providers, and other outside agencies to ensure court sessions are organized, efficient, and seamless.
Maintain court departmental calendars; schedule and distribute trial, and hearing dates, including communicating with Missoula County Detention Facility regarding hearings, commitments, and releases.
Organize and maintain up to date paper and electronic filing systems; verify all files are available, accessible, and in proper order.
Ensure quality assurance of court documents, processes, and database updates.
Navigate courtroom activities and provide information to the judges during court appearances and arraignments.
Prepare and distribute orders of release, judgment orders, referrals, jail commitments/releases, driver license suspensions/reinstatements, public defender appointments, and other documents as directed by the judges.
Maintain issued warrants; enter warrants into the database; track warrants; generate daily warrant reports; develop and maintain instructions on warrant entry and cancellation.
Review and draft orders for Petitions to Revoke.
Prepare and draft sentencing orders by interpreting plea offers filed in the e-filing system.
Process, route, and distribute motions, orders, and other documents in the e-filing system through the court databases.
Assist with training staff and pro tempore judges in court standard operating procedures, court electronic databases, e-filing systems, etc.
Prepare invoices for jurors and pro tempore judges.
Maintain juror panel documents, questionnaires, mailing lists and databases; distribute jury documents to the appropriate parties; coordinate parking passes, etc.
Communicate with prospective jurors regarding upcoming jury trial summons.
Monitor the storage of evidence, disks, and tapes.
Process audio record requests from attorney’s and the public.
Assist with Settlement Master and Court Clerk duties, as needed.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of general criminal justice system operations, including court records, case files, warrants, subpoenas, and court orders.
Knowledge of organizational rules and procedures relating to payment handling, and accounts payable.
Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365, and the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.
Skill in organization, time management and prioritizing with the proven ability to have keen attention to detail and accuracy in performing work with adherence to strict deadlines.
Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
Ability to learn a various coding systems and macros capabilities.
Ability to maintain current knowledge, developments, and trends related to specific area of focus and/or assigned projects.
Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.
Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling the confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Ability to learn City and departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
Qualifications and Additional Application Materials
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years legal support experience, or another relevant field.
Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
Market-Competitive Salary
Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities
$0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage
$10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy
Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident
Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan (http://mpera.mt.gov/) with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program
Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Additional benefits package information is available here (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/53956/Benefits-at-a-Glance?bidId=) .
Agency
City of Missoula
Address
435 Ryman Street
Human Resources
Missoula, Montana, 59802
Phone
406-552-6130
Website
https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/
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