Secretary I - 11th Judicial District

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration seeks a Secretary I for the 11th Judicial District in Cherokee County, Kansas. The role involves front-desk duties, data entry, records handling, and interaction with the public and other agencies.

The position offers hourly pay with progression after successful performance, and requires a high school diploma or GED with clerical experience. Fingerprint background check is required after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of clerical office experience with data entry.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills; ability to learn new technology systems.
• Professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with court procedures and policies a plus.
• Customer service skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Greeting clients at the front window and answering the phone.
• Data entry, file preparation, gathering court records, copying, filing and maintaining records.
• Professional communication and collaboration with internal and external personnel and other agencies.
• Position duties may change to meet the needs of the agency and court.

Skills

Data entry

Typing skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position number

K0047746

Location of Employment

11th Judicial District Cherokee County, Kansas

Position/Salary and Benefits

Secretary I Grade 18, $18.75 hourly

$19.23 after 6 months of successful performance

$20.68 after 1-year of successful performance

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

This is a clerical position involving skilled operation of office equipment and general office management in the Court Services Office of the Eleventh Judicial District. Work involves independent performance of moderately complex and varied clerical duties and requires contact with the public as well as other professionals.

Job Duties:

• Greeting clients at the front window and answering the phone
• Data entry, file preparation, gathering court records, copying, filing and maintaining records
• Professional communication and collaboration with internal and external personnel and other agencies
• Position description and duties are subject to change to meet the needs of the agency and court

Required education and experience

High school diploma or GED

Six-months experience in clerical office with experience in computer data entry

Exceptional organization and documentation skills, and the ability to become proficient in new technology systems.

Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in working with computers and excellent typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• General knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Experience with court procedures and policies
• Customer service skills and the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Other:

Once hired, the successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check.

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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