Clerk of District Court I - 4th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch•Burlington, KS

3d•$53,583•Onsite

About The Position

This is highly supervisory, administrative, and participatory work as a Clerk of the District Court. Work involves the overall management of the Civil, Criminal, Probate, Traffic, Juvenile and delinquent personal property tax functions in a trial level of the Kansas District Court. Work involves the coordination of various activities and subordinate personnel to ensure that case processing systems and procedures are efficient, effective, and compatible throughout the court. Requires complete knowledge of all computer programs, including accounting, docketing, traffic, budget, and judge’s docket to be effective. Work is performed under the supervision of the District Court Administrator and the chief judge.

Requirements

Graduation from high school.
Four years of clerical experience.
At least two years of court clerical or other legal experience.
Course work at an accredited two or four-year college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of required experience, except that at least two years of court clerical or comparable experience is required in addition to any college work substituted.
Experience in accounting.
Experience in personnel supervision.
Experience in records management.
Experience in other court related duties.
Experience in customer service.
Experience with personal computer technology, software applications, local area network systems.
Undergo a criminal background check.
Complete a drug screen.
Apply for Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the offer letter.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the 4th Judicial District.

Responsibilities

Overall management of Civil, Criminal, Probate, Traffic, Juvenile and delinquent personal property tax functions.
Coordination of various activities and subordinate personnel to ensure efficient and effective case processing systems and procedures.
Utilizing computer programs for accounting, docketing, traffic, budget, and judge’s docket.