Administrative Assistant - 7th Judicial District

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

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch is seeking an Administrative Assistant to Judge Blake Glover in the Douglas County District Court. The role focuses on providing diverse administrative support and managing sensitive case materials.

Responsibilities include maintaining calendars, drafting and proofreading correspondence, scheduling proceedings, e-filing, and coordinating with the public, attorneys, and court staff. This is an on-site position with opportunities for professional growth within the judicial

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a team.
• Knowledge of legal proceedings preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the judge's calendar and manage case paperwork.
• Schedule proceedings, draft and proofread documents, and e-file.
• Communicate with the public, attorneys, court staff, and law enforcement as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

Position number: K0049281

Position Title and Salary

Administrative Assistant, Grade 23, $44,086.97 annually;

$45,203.89 with six months of satisfactory performance

and $48,658.68 with one year of satisfactory performance.

Location of Employment

7th Judicial District, Douglas County, KS

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

The Douglas County District Court is accepting applications for an administrative assistant to Judge Blake Glover, District Court Judge for Division 2.

Job duties

Provide varied, complex, and often confidential administrative assistance to the judge, including maintaining the calendar, organizing and managing case paperwork, scheduling proceedings, drafting and proofreading correspondence and other documents, and e-filing. Communicate with the public, attorneys, other court staff, and occasionally law-enforcement agencies. Perform other related duties.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer skills (Microsoft applications and Zoom), organizational skills, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Applicant must also be able to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• The position requires attention to detail, discretion, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of legal proceedings and prior administrative experience are preferred but not required.
• Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED.

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