Trial Court Clerk III - 18th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Council; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch in Wichita, KS is seeking a Trial Court Clerk III to supervise a team of court clerks and manage complex clerical functions within the District Court. The role demands strong leadership and administrative skills to ensure accurate processing of legal documents and efficient workflows.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of court or legal experience; additional clerical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of court/legal experience is required.
• Three years of clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily workflows of a technical processing unit or major area of court process within the District Court.
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and evaluation to a small-to-moderate number of clerical subordinates.
• Execute complex, specialized clerical tasks requiring deep knowledge of court operations and legal documentation.
• Operate under general supervision, reporting progress and performance metrics to higher-level court officials.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Court operations knowledge

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year of court/legal experience

Job description

Position number: K0077011

Location of Employment: 18th Judicial District, Wichita, Kansas 67203

Position Title and Salary: Trial Court Clerk III, grade 21, $20.19 hourly

$20.71 after 6 months of successful performance

$22.25 after 1 year of successful performance

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits

State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Internal candidates will be considered first.

This is a supervisory opportunity in the office of the Clerk of the District Court. Work involves supervising a team of trial court clerks with additional responsibility for the technical and clerical operations. This position requires good leadership as well as administrative skills.

Job Duties:

• Manage the daily workflows of a technical processing unit or major area of court process within the District Court.
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and evaluation to a small-to-moderate number of clerical subordinates.
• Execute complex, specialized clerical tasks requiring deep knowledge of court operations and legal documentation.
• Operate under general supervision, reporting progress and performance metrics to higher-level court officials.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One-year of court/legal experience

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Three years of clerical experience

Applications will be accepted until: 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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