Trial Court Clerk III - 8th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch•Junction City, KS

1d•$20 - $22

About The Position

This is a supervisory position in the office of the Clerk of the District Court. The role supervises a team of trial court clerks and has additional responsibility for technical and clerical operations. It requires leadership and administrative skills. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level court clerk or the Clerk of the District Court and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results. Other related work may be required or assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of clerical experience, including at least one year of court clerical or other legal experience.
Skill in using personal computers and accuracy in data entry.
Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to work well with the public and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, and laws and legal factors pertaining to the court.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead worker in charge of one or more major areas of court process or a technical processing unit within a major area of a large court.
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees engaged in a variety of activities.
Train subordinate employees.
Review and issue documents pursuant to judicial orders.
Process reciprocal support actions.
Prepare docket records reflecting pertinent court proceedings to ensure accurate records.
Perform other related work as required or assigned.