Trial Court Clerk III - 8th Judicial District

Abilene, KS

Full Time

Mid Level

Position number: K0054668

Location of Employment: 8^th Judicial District, Dickinson County, Abilene, Kansas

Position/Salary and Benefits: Trial Court Clerk III, Grade 21, $20.187 hourly
$20.708 after 6 months of successful performance
$22.252 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 and multi-tasking skills.

Job Duties:

Perform as lead worker in charge of one or more major areas of court processes or of a technical processing unit within a major area of one of the larger courts.
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate trial court clerks engaged in a variety of activities
Responsible for training subordinate trial court clerks.
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 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:

Graduation from high school and 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 co-workers 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 [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

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