Administrative Hearing Officer - 3rd Judicial District

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Judicial Branch seeks an Administrative Hearing Officer in Topeka to manage a varied caseload in domestic and child support matters. This full-time, in-office role offers the chance to apply sharp legal skills to serve the community with integrity.

Duties include paternity actions, establishment and enforcement of child and medical support, and registering liens from out-of-state orders, with periodic off-site work possible with prior approval.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and 5 years’ experience; licensed to practice law in Kansas.
• Certificate of good standing from the Kansas State Bar Association.
• Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
• Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to execute complex tasks simultaneously and prioritize decisions.

Responsibilities

• Paternity actions/establishment of paternity.
• Establishment of child support/medical support, including post-decree motions
• Enforcement of child support and medical support, including income withholding, and arrearages.
• Registering liens resulting from out-of-state support orders.
• Other duties as determined by the Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District.

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas

Job description

Position number: K0203249

Position Title and Salary: Administrative Hearing Officer, Grade 55, $ 96,238.87

Position Title and Salary: $98,646.82 with 6 months of successful performance

Position Title and Salary: $106,067.37 with 1-year of successful performance

Location of Employment: 3rd Judicial District, Topeka, Kansas 66603

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

Great opportunity to utilize your legal skills in making a significant impact in your community. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload and serve clients in domestic and child support cases.

This is a full-time in-office role with flexibility for periodic off-site work with prior approval.

Job Duties

• Paternity actions/establishment of paternity.
• Establishment of child support/medical support, including post-decree motions
• Enforcement of child support and medical support, which includes any activity in the case regarding motions to enforce, contempt citations, issuance of warrants, income withholding, and activities associated with collections and arrearages.
• Registering liens resulting from out-of-state support orders
• Other duties as determined by the Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree with 5 years’ experience and licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas
• Certificate of good standing from the Kansas State Bar Association
• Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations
• Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to execute complex tasks simultaneously
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions

Desired Experience

• Legal experience in domestic relations law is a plus

Application Deadline

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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