Administrative Assistant - 3rd Judicial District

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

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch in Topeka, Kansas, seeks an Administrative Assistant, Grade 23, to support two district court judges. This full-time role requires discretion, initiative, and precision in handling confidential matters, scheduling, and correspondence.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma with at least three years of secretarial and clerical experience; legal or court exposure is preferred. Details offered include a structured pay progression and benefits information.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with minimum of three years' experience in secretarial and general clerical work.
• Legal and/or court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• This is a highly responsible, complex, confidential administrative position assisting two judges 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.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Filing

Scheduling

Communication

Office administration

Education

High School diploma with 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Drafting correspondence

Word processing

Job description

Position number:

K0073077

Position Title and Salary:

Administrative Assistant, Grade 23, $44,086.97 annually

$45,203.89 after six months of successful performance

$48,658.68 after 12 month of successful performance

Location of Employment:

3rd Judicial District, Topeka, Kansas

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits

State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Job duties:

This is a highly responsible, complex, confidential administrative position assisting two judges 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 with 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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