Administrative Hearing Officer - 3rd Judicial District

Job Duties

This is a full-time position. Conducts administrative hearings in the appropriate manner as required by Kansas Supreme Court rules, 3rd 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree with 5 years’ experience and licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.
• Certificate of good standing from the Kansas State Bar Association.
• Legal experience in domestic relations law with child support enforcement experience preferred.
• Residency/Familiarity with 3rd Judicial District is preferred.
• Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations associated with the child support establishment and enforcement program.
• Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Able to execute complex tasks simultaneously.
• Able to prioritize and make independent decisions.

Benefits

State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)