Appellate Reporter Technician - Kansas Judicial Center

Topeka, KS

Full Time

Entry Level

Position number: K0071935
Location of Employment:      Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, KS 66612
Position Title and Salary:      Appellate Reporter Technician, grade 29, $23.70 hourly

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

The position serves as the executive administrative assistant to the Reporter of Decisions. The Appellate Reporter Technician assists the Reporter of Decisions in detailed proofing, filing, and publishing legal opinions and orders for the Kansas Judicial Branch.

Job Duties:
(Position may not include all duties listed and duties listed may not cover all duties that may be performed)

Prepare judicial opinions of the Kansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for print publications
Create pdfs containing judicial opinions, tables, front matter, and other information to be printed in bound volumes
Carefully review and proofread opinions and pdf drafts before publication
Provide suggestions on rules of syntax, grammar, punctuation, diction, style, legal content, and citation of authority
E-file opinions with the Appellate Clerk's Office weekly
Upload opinions to the Kansas Judicial Branch website weekly
Use databases to log in opinions and produce reports
Regularly communicate with the State Printer and Westlaw representatives
Serve as information resource to staff of the appellate courts
Provide prompt and courteous service to coworkers
Appropriately share information internally and externally while maintaining confidentiality
Attend meetings and trainings as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Adobe
Proficient in use of rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Extremely detail-oriented and thorough
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Organized and punctual

Required Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited university or college. Substitution of educational experience can be waived with two or more years’ experience in working with legal documents.

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 [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER

Apply for this position

Required*

Apply with Indeed

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Cover Letter*

References: Please enter names and contact information:*

Have you ever been employed by the Kansas Judicial Branch?*

Have you been convicted of a felony? Answering yes to this question does not automatically disqualify you from employment.*

If yes to felony conviction, please explain.

Have you ever been disciplined at work?*

If hired, could you provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States?*

Do you have a valid driver's license?*

What is your experience with technology?*

If hired, when would you be available to start?*

After reviewing the duties of this position, please describe any additional activities, training, or experience that qualify you for the position for which you are applying:

What is your desired salary?*

I understand and agree that:

1. The Judicial Branch may conduct an investigation of my work history and other relevant background and may verify all data given in or relating to my application for employment. By signing this authorization, I authorize such investigation and the giving and receiving of any information requested by the Judicial Branch, including any documents or other information relating to my employment history, and I release from liability any person giving or receiving such information, including employers, supervisors and co-workers if contacted. I also acknowledge and agree that any job offer that is made to me may be conditioned upon the results of a criminal history check, which I hereby authorize.

2. I am verifying that the information given by me in this application is true and correct. I understand that any false or misleading information may prevent my being hired, or, if hired, may subject me to immediate dismissal.

3. I understand that any offer of employment may be conditional upon my providing further information as required by the Judicial Branch, including but not limited to transcripts from educational institutions or degrees, if required, or executing additional consents to release of information, if required.

4. I understand this application is submitted for this position only. Employer has no obligation to keep the application on file or to consider me for future openings.

5. I represent that I can perform the essential functions of the position for which I am applying, with or without a reasonable accommodation.* YesNo

The following questions are entirely optional.

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.

Gender

Race/Ethnicity

Human Check*

Submit Application

Thank you for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply for those that match your interests and qualifications.

Appellate Reporter Technician - Kansas Judicial Center

Apply for this position