Trial Court Clerk III - 1st Judicial District

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

Job summary

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration in Leavenworth, Kansas seeks a Trial Court Clerk III to supervise major clerical operations in the Clerk of the District Court’s office. The role involves leading court processes, supervising staff, and ensuring accuracy in documents and financial records.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of clerical experience, including court or legal exposure; strong PC/data entry skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clerical experience

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

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