Administrative Assistant - 22nd Judicial District

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration; Hiawatha (KS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brown County District Court in Kansas is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant (Grade 23) to support the District Court Judge. This is a highly responsible, confidential administrative position handling felony and limited CINC cases, with salary of $44,086.96 to start and potential increases after six months and one year.

Responsibilities include organizing case paperwork, managing the court calendar and Zoom meetings, drafting and proofreading documents, and coordinating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Zoom.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage case paperwork.
• Maintain the court calendar and schedule proceedings and Zoom meetings.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and other documents; e-file.
• Communicate courteously with the public, attorneys, and court staff.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

Position number: K0073064

Position Title and Salary: Administrative Assistant, Grade 23, $44,086.96 annually

$45,203.89 after six months of successful performance

$48,658.68 after 1-year of satisfactory performance.

Location of Employment: 22nd Judicial District, Brown County, KS

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

The Brown County District Court is accepting applications for an administrative assistant (AA) to the District Court Judge. This is a highly responsible, complex, confidential administrative position. This division currently handles felony criminal cases and a limited number of child in need of care (CINC) cases.

Job duties:

• Organizing and managing case paperwork
• Maintaining the court’s calendar, scheduling proceedings and Zoom meetings
• Drafting and proofreading correspondence and other documents, and e-filing.
• Courteously communicate with the public, attorneys, other court staff, and law-enforcement agencies. Perform other related duties
• Professionalism and confidentiality are required in all aspects of this position

Required education and experience

• Skilled with computer technology (Microsoft applications and Zoom)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail, discretion, and teamwork. High school diploma or GED

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience as an Administrative Assistant or legal secretary.

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.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER