Trial Court Clerk II - 7th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Council; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Council is seeking a Trial Court Clerk II for the 7th Judicial District in Douglas County, Kansas. The position is full-time, performing clerical court tasks such as filing pleadings, data entry, calendar management, and issuing subpoenas.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 6 months of clerical experience; up to 30 college hours may substitute experience. ADA accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; 6 months clerical experience.
• Thirty semester hours or its equivalent may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER