Trial Court Clerk II - 3rd Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Council; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,105 - 30,058; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Judicial Council in Topeka, Kansas, is hiring a full-time Trial Court Clerk II. This position involves various clerical duties, including managing court documents and assisting judges and the public with court processes. Candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and experience in clerical work.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong data entry skills, customer service experience, and the ability to follow instructions under pressure. The position offers a salary of $18.57 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency and six months experience in clerical work.
• Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated experience in data entry and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for court clerical functions including file and record pleadings.
• Aid judges, attorneys, co‑workers, and the public with court processes.
• Manage court calendar and issue summonses, notices, and subpoenas.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Operation of standard office equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

30 semester hours in relevant subjects

Job description

Position Number: K0069223

Position Title and Salary: Trial Court Clerk II, Grade 18, $18.57 hourly

Location of Employment: 3rd Judicial District, Topeka, Kansas 66603

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; scanning, imaging, and indexing court documents; issuing summonses, notices, and subpoenas. 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 equivalency and six 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

Accommodation and EEO

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.