Assistant District Court Trustee - Douglas County

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 81,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County District Court in Lawrence, KS is seeking a full-time Assistant District Court Trustee (attorney) to enforce and collect child and spousal support orders issued in Douglas County domestic cases.

The role includes reviewing and modifying orders, meeting with pro se litigants or retained counsel, preparing discovery, pleadings, worksheets, and presenting cases at the weekly docket, while coordinating with paralegals and court staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Kansas and in good standing.
• Thorough knowledge of domestic law issues, especially support matters; knowledge of procedures and Kansas Child Support Guidelines.
• Excellent research, writing, analytic and communication skills; strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and collect child and spousal support orders in Douglas County domestic cases.
• Review and modify child support orders as needed.
• Meet with pro se litigants or retained counsel regarding support issues.
• Prepare discovery requests, pleadings, child support worksheets, and prepare cases for and attend weekly trial docket.
• Maintain working relationships with paralegals and court staff; calmly assist diverse members of the public.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytic skills

Communication

Customer service

Litigation experience

Job description

Assistant District Court Trustee

This is a full-time attorney position. Attorney is responsible for enforcing and collecting child and spousal support orders issued in Douglas County domestic cases. Duties also include reviewing and modifying child support orders; meeting with pro se litigants or retained counsel regarding child support or spousal support related issues; preparing discovery requests, pleadings, child support worksheets and preparing cases for and attending weekly trial docket. The attorney must maintain a working relationship with paralegals and court staff and must be able to calmly work with diverse members of the public in routine and difficult situations.

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

Seventh Judicial District
Judicial Center, 111 E. 11th St.
Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2966

Required Qualifications

Must be an attorney in good standing and licensed to practice law in Kansas. Applicant must possess a thorough knowledge of domestic law issues, specifically in support matters; have knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence and the Kansas Child Support Guidelines; excellent legal research, writing, analytic and communication skills and excellent customer service skills with a desire to serve the public. 2 years of litigation experience in domestic law or 2 years support enforcement experience is preferred.

Starting Date

October 12, 2026, or as soon thereafter as practical.

Location of Employment

Office of the Douglas County District Court Trustee, 111 East 11th Street, Unit 101, Lawrence, KS 66044

Starting Salary Range

$81,097 to $89,426 depending on experience, with benefits and health insurance through Douglas County and the Kansas Personnel Retirement System. This is a County funded Court position but subject to the State of Kansas Judicial Branch Personnel Rules.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Douglas County District Court IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disability Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunity for employment with Douglas County District Court. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the Judicial Branch at [e-mail]. TDD users may call through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.