Administrative Hearing Officer - 3rd Judicial District

Job Duties

• Conducts administrative hearings in accordance with Kansas Supreme Court rules, 3rd Judicial District local rules, Kansas law, and statutes.
• Handles paternity actions and establishment of paternity.
• Serves in the establishment of child support and medical support, including handling post-decree motions.
• Enforces child and medical support, including managing motions to enforce, contempt citations, issuing warrants, income withholding, and collections and arrearages.
• Registers liens related to out-of-state support orders.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District.

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree with 5 years of experience and Kansas bar membership.
• Certificate of good standing from the Kansas State Bar Association.
• Understanding, explaining, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, and regulations.
• Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to execute complex tasks simultaneously and make independent decisions.

Desired Experience

• Legal experience in domestic relations law.

Benefits

The Kansas Judicial Branch offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Grade 55 salary range: $96,238.87 - $106,067.37, depending on experience.
• Full-time in-office role with flexibility for off-site work.
• Flexible schedule with periodic off-site work requiring prior approval.
• State employment benefits through the Kansas State Employment Center.

Application Information

The position is open until filled. Applications can be submitted through the provided link or by contacting the hiring authority directly.