Administrative Assistant - 27th Judicial District

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

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch seeks an Administrative Assistant (Grade 23) to support a district court judge in Hutchinson, KS. Responsibilities include confidential administrative tasks, drafting correspondence, and coordinating scheduling with discretion and initiative.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and at least three years of secretarial/clerical experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected. Open until filled, benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in secretarial and general clerical work.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and communicate well.
• Understand court proceedings and/or legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to a district court judge.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and initiative.
• Prioritize tasks and communicate effectively with court stakeholders.
• Show flexibility and a positive attitude.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Legal/court experience

Microsoft Office

Drafting correspondence

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

3+ years clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

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