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Trial Court Clerk III - 27th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch

Hutchinson, KSJob$20.19/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.19/hr
Location
Hutchinson, KS
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Kansas Judicial Branch is hiring a Trial Court Clerk III - 27th Judicial District. The Kansas Judicial Branch seeks a Trial Court Clerk III to supervise a team of clerks, oversee technical and clerical court operations, and ensure accurate docket records. The role demands leadership, administrative abilities, and at least three years of clerical experience with one year in a court setting.

Key focus areas include Perform as lead worker overseeing major court process areas or technical processing units., Plan, assign, and supervise subordinate employees performing various clerical activities., and Train subordinate staff on court procedures and technical tasks..

Successful candidates bring High School Graduation, 3 Years Clerical Experience, and 1 Year Court Clerical Or Other Legal Experience. Important skills include Use Of Personal Computers, Data Entry Accuracy, and Personal Computers. Preferred (not required): Knowledge Of Court Procedures And Policies, Knowledge Of Legal Documents, Knowledge Of Laws And Legal Factors Pertaining To The Court, and Make Work Decisions In Accordance With Laws, Regulations, And Departmental Policies And Procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Use of Personal ComputersData Entry AccuracyKnowledge of Court Procedures and PoliciesKnowledge of Legal DocumentsKnowledge of Laws and Legal Factors Pertaining to the CourtMake Work Decisions in Accordance With Laws, Regulations, and Departmental Policies and ProceduresPlan, Assign, and Supervise the Work of Subordinate EmployeesWork Well With the PublicGood Verbal Communication SkillsGood Written Communication SkillsPersonal ComputersCommunicationKnowledge of Court ProceduresKnowledge of Laws

Qualifications

High School DiplomaThree Years Clerical ExperienceOne Year Court Clerical Experience

Full job description

Position number: K0071478

Location of Employment: 27th Judicial District, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501

Position/Salary and Benefits: Trial Court Clerk III, Grade 21, $20.19 hourly

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov) (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits)

Internal applicants will be given first consideration.

This is a supervisory opportunity in the office of the Clerk of the District Court. Work involves supervising a team of trial court clerks with additional responsibility for the technical and clerical operations. This position requires good leadership as well as administrative skills.

Job Duties:

  • Perform as lead worker in charge of one or more major areas of court process or of a technical processing unit within a major area of one of the largest courts.

  • Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees engaged in a variety of activities

  • Responsible for training subordinates.

  • Reviews and issues documents pursuant to judicial orders, processes reciprocal support actions and prepares docket records reflecting pertinent court proceedings for accurate records.

  • Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level court clerk or a Clerk of the District Court and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and based on results obtained. Will perform other related work as required or assigned.

Required education and experience:

  • Graduation from high school and three years of clerical experience, including at least one year of court clerical or other legal experience.

  • Skill in the use of personal computers and data entry accuracy

Additional desired abilities:

  • Knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court.

  • Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.

  • Must work well with the public and have good verbal and written communication skills.

Applications accepted: Until Filled

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER

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