Trial Court Clerk II - 27th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Council; Hutchinson (KS); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch in Hutchinson, Kansas is seeking a Trial Court Clerk II in the 27th Judicial District. The position pays $18.57 hourly with scheduled increases after 6 months to $19.23 and after one year to $20.68, and offers state employment benefits.

Duties include docketing and processing legal documents, certifying records, assisting judges, attorneys, and the public, and delivering courteous customer service both by phone and face to face.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to handle diverse customers.
• Ability to perform accurate computer data entry and operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Data entry accuracy

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Thirty college hours substitute

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position number

K0042891

Location of Employment

27th Judicial District, Hutchinson, Kansas

Position/Salary and Benefits

Trial Court Clerk II, Grade 18, $18.57 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)

The Trial Court Clerk position

is an integral team-oriented position with the District Court.

Job Duties

• Accurately receive, docket, and process legal documents for case records by computer.
• Certify documents and support other courtroom operations.
• Provide courteous and cooperative assistance to judges, attorneys, and the public.
• Provide exceptional customer service through telephone and face-to-face communications.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills and the ability to handle diverse customers
• Ability to perform accurate computer data entry and operate standard office equipment.

Additional desired abilities

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

Applications accepted

Until Filled

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations

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.

EEO Statement

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER