Court Clerk I

 The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby.  We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits.  We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Starting pay: $19.47 per hour DOQ. Details related to the position are below:
 
Shift: 1st Shift, 5 day work week
Compensation: $19.47/ hr. DOQ

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Benefits:
Medical (includes Vision)- City pays up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected); no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays!
Dental Insurance- City pays 85% of monthly premium.
Wellness Incentives – Includes cost savings on health insurance and ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation)
Paid Vacation (40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued)
Sick leave
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 8.43%, employee contributes 6%
KPERS Life Insurance- Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement = Up to $2,000 per year
Corporate Health Club Discounts

A Typical Work Day May Include:

Type correspondence, reports, and other documents.
File and maintain department correspondence and records in an orderly manner.
Maintain case files, probation and diversion records and enter data about defendants into court management software.
Process court paperwork and forms for municipal court cases.
Schedule court dates and send notifications to all parties involved.
Answer incoming calls and public inquiries regarding court functions.
Guide the general public through the requirements and processes of the court system.
Collect court fees and fines, enter payments into computer system, and submit daily receipts to Court Administrator.

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What You Will Need:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
One year of court, legal, or related experience.
Valid identification card or Kansas driver’s license.

 What Will Put You Ahead:
General knowledge of court procedures.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to comply with privacy protection laws and must be able to recognize when information is confidential and protect the privacy rights of those utilizing court services.
Knowledge of business correspondence, filing, typing, organizational skills, and clerical procedures.
Ability to operate a 10-key calculator and office-related equipment, including ability to access and retrieve information from various computer software programs.
Ability to type 35 words per minute.

Veterans Preference

The City of Derby provides veterans preference in accordance with K.S.A. 73-201 et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD-214 and any other required documentation at the time of application. Veterans preference ensures that qualified veterans and certain eligible family members are given consideration in hiring for public employment.