Kansas Judicial Branch

Kansas state trial and appellate court system

Administrative Assistant - 18th Judicial District

Administrative SupportPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeWichita, KS, USA$44.1k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
At least three years of experience in secretarial or general clerical office work is required.
Applicants must be detail-oriented and understand court proceedings and/or legal terminology.
Applicants must be able to prioritize and communicate effectively.
Applicants must be willing to work occasionally beyond normal business hours if required by the court.

Responsibilities

Assist a Judge of the District Court in a highly responsible, complex, and confidential administrative position.
Use competence, independent judgment, discretion, and initiative balanced with common sense in carrying out the work.
Interact courteously with court stakeholders.
Type, use word-processing software, and draft professional correspondence.
Schedule hearings, appointments, and court dockets.
Use standard computer technology, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Manage physical or digital filing systems.

Desired Qualifications

Legal and/or court experience is preferred.
Experience as an Administrative Assistant or legal secretary is preferred.
Strong capabilities in typing, word processing, and drafting professional correspondence are preferred.
Demonstrated experience in scheduling hearings, appointments, and court dockets is preferred.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
Skill with standard computer technology, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, is preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and a strong foundation in managing physical or digital filing systems are preferred.

Position number:	K0206977
Location of Employment:	18^th Judicial District, Wichita, Kansas 67203
Position Title and Salary:	Administrative Assistant, Grade 23 $44,086.97 annually $45,203.89 after 6 months of successful performance $48,658.68 after 1-year of successful performance

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

Job duties: This is a highly responsible, complex, confidential administrative position assisting a Judge of the District Court. Professionalism is required in all aspects of this position. Work requires competence, independent judgment, discretion, a high degree of initiative balanced with common sense, and courteous interaction with court stakeholders. Applicants should be detail-oriented, understand court proceedings and/or legal terminology, and be able to prioritize and communicate well. This position requires flexibility and a good attitude.

Required education and experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of three years of experience in secretarial or general clerical office. Legal and/or court experience preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

Experienced Administrative Assistant or legal secretary
Strong capabilities in typing, word processing, and drafting professional correspondence.
Demonstrated experience in scheduling hearings, appointments, and court dockets.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Skilled with standard computer technology, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Willingness to occasionally work beyond normal business hours if required by the court.
Excellent organizational skills with a strong foundation in managing physical or digital filing systems.

Application Deadline: 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

About the Company

Kansas Judicial Branch

Kansas state trial and appellate court system

Kansas Judicial Branch is the state court system for people and businesses seeking to resolve legal disputes under Kansas law. It includes district courts, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, which has general administrative authority over the state's courts. The Office of Judicial Administration carries out Supreme Court policies and handles legal, financial, technology and administrative support for court operations. Its work also includes public court forms and legal self-help materials designed to make the court system easier to use. The branch's constitutional roots date to Kansas statehood in 1861, when the state Supreme Court was established.

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Founded: 1861

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