Administrative Assistant - 10th Judicial District

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration in Olathe is seeking an Administrative Assistant, Grade 23, to support a District Court Judge. This highly responsible, confidential position requires discretion, initiative, and professional interaction with court stakeholders.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and at least three years’ secretarial/clerical experience; legal or court exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least three years of secretarial or clerical work.
• Legal and/or court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Judge of the District Court in a highly confidential, professional capacity.
• Demonstrate discretion, initiative and courteous interaction with court stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, and manage schedules.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position number: K0042897

Position Title and Salary

Administrative Assistant, Grade 23, $44,086.97

Location of Employment

10th Judicial District, Olathe, Kansas

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits

State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Job duties

This is a highly responsible, complex, confidential administrative position assisting a Judge of the District Court. Professionalism is required in all aspects of this position. Work requires competence, independent judgment, discretion, a high degree of initiative balanced with common sense, and courteous interaction with court stakeholders. Applicants should be detail-oriented, understand court proceedings and/or legal terminology, and be able to prioritize and communicate well. This position requires flexibility and a good attitude.

Required education and experience

• High School Diploma, minimum of three years’ experience in secretarial and general clerical work.
• Legal and/or court experience preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• Experienced Administrative Assistant or legal secretary;
• skilled with computer technology (Microsoft applications) and drafting correspondence, word processing;
• multitasking essential, willingness to work beyond normal hours if required;
• excellent organizational skills, filing, scheduling, communicating effectively and experience in general office administration.

Application Deadline

Open 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 [e-mail] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

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