Trial Court Clerk III - 1st Judicial District

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

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch in Leavenworth, Kansas seeks a Trial Court Clerk III to supervise and perform essential clerical tasks in the Clerk of the District Court’s office. The role involves managing major court processes, accuracy in filings, reporting, and public interactions in a supervisory capacity.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, plus three years of clerical experience (at least one year in court/legal settings) and strong PC skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of clerical experience, including at least one year of court clerical or other legal experience.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and data entry accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker in charge of major court process areas, including case filings, accounting of receipts and disbursements, and financial reporting.
• Supervise and train subordinates.
• Reviewing and issuing documents per judicial orders with high accuracy.
• Interact with the public in routine and difficult situations.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Performance evaluated through reviews and results.

Skills

Data entry

PC skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position number: K0170942

Location of Employment: 1st Judicial District, Leavenworth, Kansas

Position/Salary and Benefits: Trial Court Clerk III, Grade 21, $20.18 hourly

$20.70 after 6 months of successful performance

$22.25 after 1-year of successful performance

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

This is supervisory and clerical position in the office of the Clerk of the District Court. Work responsibilities include supervision of and participation in a wide variety of technical operations requiring specialized clerical knowledge.

Job Duties:

• Performing as lead worker in charge of one or more major areas of court processes, including case filings, accounting of receipts and disbursements, statistical and financial reporting, and other office functions.
• Responsible for supervising and training subordinates.
• Reviewing and issuing documents pursuant to judicial orders, all with a high level of accuracy.
• Working with the public in routine and difficult situations
• Other related work as required or assigned.
• Performance is reviewed through evaluations, conferences, and based on results obtained.

Required education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of clerical experience, including at least one year of court clerical or other legal experience.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and data entry accuracy required.

Additional desired abilities:

• Knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court.
• Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees engaged in a variety of activities.
• Must work well with the public and have good verbal and written communication skills.

Applications accepted:

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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