Administrative Assistant - 18th Judicial District

Job Duties

• Assist a Judge of the District Court in a highly responsible, complex, confidential administrative capacity.
• Display professionalism in all aspects of the position.
• Show competence, independent judgment, discretion, a high degree of initiative, and balance initiative with common sense.
• Show courteous interaction with court stakeholders.
• Show detail-oriented skills, understanding of court proceedings and/or legal terminology, and ability to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively.
• Show flexibility and maintain a good attitude.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in secretarial and general clerical work.
• Legal and/or court experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Administrative Assistant or legal secretary.
• Skilled with computer technology (Microsoft applications) and drafting correspondence, word processing.
• Multitasking essential, willing to work beyond normal hours if required.
• Excellent organizational skills, filing, scheduling, communicating effectively, and experience in general office administration.

Benefits

• State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Application Deadline

• Open until filled

Contact Information

• The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process.
• To request an accommodation, call 316-660-5803 or use the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in secretarial and general clerical work.
• Legal and/or court experience preferred.
• Experience as an Administrative Assistant or legal secretary.
• Skilled with computer technology (Microsoft applications) and drafting correspondence, word processing.
• Multitasking essential, willing to work beyond normal hours if required.
• Excellent organizational skills, filing, scheduling, communicating effectively, and experience in general office administration.

Skills

• Professionalism.
• Competence.
• Independent judgment.
• Discretion.
• A high degree of initiative.
• Common sense.
• Courteous interaction.
• Detail-oriented.
• Understanding of court proceedings and/or legal terminology.
• Prioritization.
• Communication.
• Flexibility.
• A good attitude.
• Secretarial and general clerical work experience.
• Legal and/or court experience.
• Administrative Assistant or legal secretary experience.
• Computer technology (Microsoft applications).
• Drafting correspondence, word processing.
• Multitasking.
• Organizational skills.
• Filing.
• Scheduling.
• Communicating effectively.
• General office administration experience.

Benefits

• State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Pay

• $44,086.97 annually; $45,203.89 with six months of satisfactory performance
• $48,658.68 with one year of satisfactory performance

Schedule

• N/A