Administrative Hearing Officer - 29th Judicial District

Kansas City, KS

Full Time

Experienced

Position number:                   K0203250
Position Title and Salary:      Administrative Hearing Officer, Grade 55, $ 92,961
Location of Employment:      29^th Judicial District, Kansas City, Kansas 66101

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

Job Duties: This is a full-time position. Conducts administrative hearings in the appropriate manner as required by Kansas Supreme Court rules, 29th Judicial District local rules, Kansas law and statutes, and Kansas Child Support guidelines for the following actions:

Paternity actions/establishment of paternity.
Establishment of child support/medical support, including post-decree motions.
Enforcement of child support and medical support, which includes any activity in the case regarding motions to enforce, contempt citations, issuance of warrants, income withholding, and activities associated with collections and arrearages.
Registering liens resulting from out-of-state support orders.
Other duties as determined by the Chief Judge of the 29^th Judicial District.

Required Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree with 5 years’ experience and licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.
Certificate of good standing from the Kansas State Bar Association.
Legal experience in domestic relations law with child support enforcement experience preferred.
Residency/Familiarity with 29^th Judicial District is preferred.
Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations associated with the child support establishment and enforcement program.
Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to execute complex tasks simultaneously.
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

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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