Job Description

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: 3rd Judicial District, Topeka, Kansas 66603

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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, 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.
• Other duties as determined by the Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District.

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.
• 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 ada@kscourts.org or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

The Kansas Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA Employer