Administrative Assistant - 27th Judicial District

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

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch in Hutchinson, KS is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a district court judge. This highly responsible, confidential role requires independent judgment, discretion, and strong communication with court stakeholders.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least three years of secretarial/clerical experience; preferred are legal/court exposure and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of three years of secretarial and general clerical experience.
• Experience in legal or court environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist a district court judge with confidential administrative tasks.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and initiative; interact courteously with court stakeholders.
• Prioritize workload and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Administrative support

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word processing

Job description

Position number: K0073995

Location of Employment: 27th Judicial District, Hutchinson, KS

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

$45,203.89 after 6 months of successful performance

$48,658.68 after 1 year of successful performance

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Experienced Administrative Assistant or legal secretary
• Legal and/or court experience preferred
• 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

Applications will be accepted until: 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