Clerk of the District Court IV - 18th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch•Wichita, KS

3d•$84,350•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible supervisory, administrative, and participatory position. This Clerk of the District Court (CDC) is assigned to the largest court in Kansas and oversees e-file, civil, criminal, limited action, probate, juvenile, jury room, accounting and records departments. CDC ensures efficient, effective case processing systems and procedures. CDC is responsible for case fidelity, with issuances of service of process, writs and warrants. This position is also responsible for working with clerk supervisors regarding case processes and procedures and making recommendations for improvements. This position is also responsible for implementing procedural changes through the review of legislation and rule changes. The CDC also serves as the treasurer of the Sedgwick County Law Library. Also, included in the responsibilities of this position are maintaining the clerk budget, updating the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and serving on the leadership team.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public, business, court administration, or political or social science.
Five years court related experience.
Knowledge of court procedures and policies, scope of authority, legal documents, laws, and legal factors pertaining to the various divisions and functions of the Kansas Judicial Branch.
Knowledge of public administration, including fiscal planning and personnel management.
Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and court policies and procedures.
Ability to plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of subordinate employees engaged in a variety of court clerical activities.
Knowledge of modern business practices.
Proficiency in accounting knowledge for required law library treasurer duties.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in business, public, or court administration, political or social science, or a related field may be substituted for the required experience.
Court related work experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education.

Responsibilities

Oversees e-file, civil, criminal, limited action, probate, juvenile, jury room, accounting and records departments.
Ensures efficient, effective case processing systems and procedures.
Responsible for case fidelity, with issuances of service of process, writs and warrants.
Works with clerk supervisors regarding case processes and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements.
Implements procedural changes through the review of legislation and rule changes.
Serves as the treasurer of the Sedgwick County Law Library.
Maintains the clerk budget.
Updates the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
Serves on the leadership team.