Senior Docket Clerk

Senior Docket Clerk

Division of Workers’ Compensation/Western Region Adjudication Office

Annual Salary: $48,286

Why you will love this position:

The Division of Workers’ Compensation offers a dynamic, energetic, and engaging environment to flourish and demonstrate operational excellence. The Division is modernizing its internal and external processes and procedures and there is immense opportunity to contribute to an exciting, forward-thinking, fast-moving, collaborative environment. As part of the team, you will enjoy the genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals revolving around helping Missouri’s citizens.

What you will do:

• Oversee the work of docket clerks in scheduling workers’ compensation cases for the Western Region (Kansas City and St. Joseph).
• Supervise docket clerks, including the hiring and training processes, coaching and disciplining, performing monthly and bi-annual reviews and timesheet approvals.
• Complete applicable leadership/supervisory training and implement training during exercise of duties.
• Accountable for the preparation and scheduling of telephone conferences, cases, dockets, and/or administrative hearings.
• Responsible for reviewing and distributing court documents to attorneys and parties, contacting attorneys and parties, and preparing court documents.
• Receive and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, answer emails, scan, and index court documents for electronic storage.
• Retrieve and enter confidential information in the Division’s database including entries, withdrawals, and dispositions.
• Draft, proof, and edit correspondence as requested by administrative law judges.
• Prepare docket materials for the administrative law judges.
• Staff the front desk, answer telephone calls, and greet customers.
• Order supplies, maintain postage meter, and perform other duties as assigned.

All you need for success:

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Desired Attributes

• 5+ years of docket clerk experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law office, governmental agency, court of adjudication office or workers’ compensation knowledge.
• Knowledge of the principles of office management and supervision.
• Ability to interpret state statutes, regulations and department regulations and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple calendars and schedules.
• Experience using Microsoft 365, Adobe Pro DC, Webex or similar software/platforms.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and data.

More reasons to love this position:

Team members may have continued development and future advancement opportunities through the Professional and Leadership Development Award, Docket Clerk to Court Reporter Program, and other training opportunities supported by the State and Division.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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