Trial Court Clerk II - 7th Judicial District

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration is hiring a full-time Trial Court Clerk II in the 7th Judicial District, Douglas County, Kansas. The role supports Clerk of the District Court operations with filing, data entry, calendar management, and document processing.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and clerical experience, with potential for wage advancement after probation. The job emphasizes customer service and accuracy in a busy court setting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months clerical experience.
• Thirty semester hours may substitute for the required experience.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• File and record pleadings; data entry; set hearings; maintain court calendar.
• Scan, image, and index court documents; issue summonses, notices, and subpoenas.
• Assist judges, attorneys, co-workers, and the general public.
• Handle receipts and disbursement of money; certify documents; assist with jury management.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

30 semester hours substitute

Tools

None

Job description

Position number: K0113020

Location of Employment: 7th Judicial District, Douglas County, Kansas

Position Title and Salary: Trial Court Clerk II, 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 full-time, clerical position in the Clerk of the District Court office.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for a specific area of court process or for a variety of court clerical functions.
• 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 general 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:

• High school diploma or equivalency 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.

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