Trial Court Clerk II - 16th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Council; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch is hiring for a Trial Court Clerk II in the 16th Judicial District, Ford County, Kansas. The position pays $18.75 per hour with raises to $19.23 after six months and $20.69 after one year, plus state benefits. Open until filled.

Excellent opportunity for clerical work in the court system. Responsibilities include docketing, processing documents, assisting judges, attorneys, and the public, and ensuring accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 30 college hours may substitute for experience.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and operate standard office equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is a plus; working in a court or law office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, docket, and process legal documents for case records by computer.
• Provide courteous and cooperative assistance to judges, attorneys, and the public.
• Provide exceptional customer service through telephone and face-to-face communication.
• Certify documents and support other courtroom operations.
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the Clerk of the District Court.

Skills

Accurate data entry

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

30 college semester hours may substitute

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position number: K0065281

Location of Employment: 16th Judicial District, Ford County, Kansas

Position/Salary and Benefits: Trial Court Clerk II, grade 18, $18.75 hourly

$19.23 after 6 months of successful performance

$20.69 after 1 year of successful performance

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

Job Duties:

• Receive, docket, and process legal documents for case records by computer.
• Provide courteous and cooperative assistance to judges, attorneys, and the public.
• Provide exceptional customer service through telephone and face-to-face communication.
• Certify documents and support other courtroom operations.
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the Clerk of the District Court.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school and one year of clerical experience is required.
• Thirty college semester hours or its equivalent may be substituted for the required experience.
• Ability to perform accurate computer data entry and operate standard office equipment.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft Office software. Working experience in a court or law office.

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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