Kansas Judicial Branch

Kansas state trial and appellate court system

Administrative Hearing Officer - 3rd Judicial District

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Full-timeTopeka, KS, USA$96.2k - $106.1k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Juris Doctorate degree, two years of experience, and a license to practice law in Kansas are required.
A certificate of good standing from the Kansas State Bar Association is required.
Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations is required.
Strong organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to execute complex tasks simultaneously is required.
Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions are required.

Responsibilities

Conduct administrative hearings in accordance with Kansas Supreme Court rules, 3rd Judicial District local rules, Kansas law and statutes, and Kansas Child Support guidelines.
Conduct paternity actions and establish paternity.
Establish child support and medical support, including post-decree motions.
Enforce child support and medical support, including motions to enforce, contempt citations, issuance of warrants, income withholding, and activities associated with collections and arrearages.
Register liens resulting from out-of-state support orders.
Perform other duties as determined by the Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in domestic relations law is a plus.

Position number: K0203249

Position Title and Salary: Administrative Hearing Officer, Grade 55, $ 96,238.87
$98,646.82 with 6 months of successful performance
$106,067.37 with 1-year of successful performance

Location of Employment:      3^rd Judicial District, Topeka, Kansas 66603

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

Great opportunity to utilize your legal skills in making a significant impact in your community.   In this role, you will manage a varied caseload and serve clients in domestic and child support cases.

This is a full-time in-office role with flexibility for periodic off-site work with prior approval.

Job Duties: Conducts administrative hearings in the appropriate manner as required by Kansas Supreme Court rules, 3^rd 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 3^rd Judicial District.

Required Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree with 2 years’ experience and licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.
Certificate of good standing from the Kansas State Bar Association.
Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
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.

Desired Experience:

Legal experience in domestic relations law is a plus.

Application Deadline: 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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