Trial Court Clerk III - 8th Judicial District

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

Job summary

Kansas Judicial Branch seeks a Supervisory Trial Court Clerk III for the 8th Judicial District in Junction City, KS. The role leads a team of trial court clerks and oversees technical and clerical operations within the Clerk of the District Court’s office.

The position emphasizes leadership, administrative skills, and compliance with court procedures. Salary starts at $20.18/hour with increases after 6 months and 1 year, and includes state benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker in charge of major court process areas or a technical processing unit.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees.
• Responsible for training subordinates.
• Review and issue documents per judicial orders and prepare docket records for accurate records.
• Work under supervision and perform other related work as required.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

PC skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position number: K0060094

Location of Employment: 8th Judicial District, Junction City, 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)

Internal applicants will be given first consideration.

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:

• Perform as lead worker in charge of one or more major areas of court process or of a technical processing unit within a major area of one of the largest courts.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees engaged in a variety of activities
• Responsible for training subordinates.
• Reviews and issues documents pursuant to judicial orders, processes reciprocal support actions and prepares docket records reflecting pertinent court proceedings for accurate records.
• Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level court clerk or a Clerk of the District Court and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and based on results obtained. Will perform other related work as required or assigned.

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

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.
• 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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