Trial Court Clerk II - 21st Judicial District

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch seeks a full-time Trial Court Clerk II in the 21st Judicial District, Riley County, Kansas. The role involves clerical court duties, keeping records, data entry, setting hearings, and maintaining the court calendar while aiding judges, attorneys, coworkers, and the public.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of clerical experience; 30 semester hours may substitute. ADA accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months’ clerical experience.
• Thirty semester hours or its equivalent may substitute for the required experience.
• Preferred ability to follow oral and written instructions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle clerical court duties including filing, data entry, and calendar maintenance.
• Issue summonses, notices, and subpoenas; assist judges, attorneys, co-workers, and the public.
• Support receipts/disbursements, certify documents, and assist with jury management as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Office equipment operation

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months clerical experience

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Position number: K0074023
Position Title and Salary: Trial Court Clerk II, Grade 18, $18.75 hourly
Location of Employment: 21st Judicial District, Riley County, Kansas
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
Job Duties: This is a full-time, clerical position in the Clerk of the District Court office. Duties may include responsibility for a specific area of court process or for a variety of court clerical functions including file and record pleadings; data entry; set hearings; maintain court calendar; scan, image, and index court documents; issue summonses, notices, and subpoenas; and aid judges, attorneys, co-workers, and the public. Functions related to receipts and disbursement of money, certifying documents, issuing marriage licenses, assisting with jury management, and performing other duties as assigned.
Required education and experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months’ experience in clerical work. Thirty semester hours or its equivalent may be substituted for the required experience.
Preferred qualifications: Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and display ability to maintain calm in stressful situations. Experience in data entry, customer service, and operation of standard office equipment is essential.
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.
THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER