Kansas Judicial Branch

Appellate Reporter Technician - Kansas Judicial Center

Topeka, KS - Full Time


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
 
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