Trial Court Clerk III - 8th Judicial District
Junction City, Kansas
FULL_TIME | USD 20.18 - 22.25 HOUR
Position number:                               K0060094

Location of Employment:                  8th Judicial District, Junction City, Kansas 

Position/Salary and Benefits:           Trial Court Clerk III, Grade 21, $20.18 hourly
                                                                      $20.70 after 6 months of successful performance
                                                                $22.25 after 1-year of successful performance

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)       

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:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 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 ada@kscourts.gov or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

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