Lead Court Clerk – District Court Operations

Kansas Judicial Council; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch in Wichita, KS is seeking a Trial Court Clerk III to supervise a team of court clerks and manage complex clerical functions within the District Court. The role demands strong leadership and administrative skills to ensure accurate processing of legal documents and efficient workflows.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of court or legal experience; additional clerical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of court/legal experience is required.
• Three years of clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily workflows of a technical processing unit or major area of court process within the District Court.
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and evaluation to a small-to-moderate number of clerical subordinates.
• Execute complex, specialized clerical tasks requiring deep knowledge of court operations and legal documentation.
• Operate under general supervision, reporting progress and performance metrics to higher-level court officials.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Court operations knowledge

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year of court/legal experience

Job description

Kansas Judicial Branch in Wichita, KS is seeking a Trial Court Clerk III to supervise a team of court clerks and manage complex clerical functions within the District Court. The role demands strong leadership and administrative skills to ensure accurate processing of legal documents and efficient workflows.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of court or legal experience; additional clerical experience is preferred.