Administrative Assistant


7th Judicial Court of Kansas

The Douglas County District Court is accepting applications for an administrative assistant for the District Court Administrator. 

Responsibilities: Assist the court administrator in administrative duties, personnel documents, basic financial record keeping, accounts payable and payroll, interact with the public, vendors, judges, attorneys, law-enforcement agencies, all departments of the district court, manage significant amounts of paperwork and provide customer service and perform related administration and other various related duties.

Requirements:  Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED and supplemented by two years’ experience in computer operations.  Excellent computer skills are required.  Applicants will need strong skills in all the following areas: secretarial practices and procedures, public relations, organization, attention to detail, verbal and written communication, teamwork, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking. Knowledge of legal proceedings is preferred but not required. Applicants must submit to and pass a criminal background check as prescribed by the Courts. 

Starting Salary and Benefits: The part-time position pays a starting salary $20.74/hour; in 6 months with a successful evaluation, the individual would make $20.99/hour; in another 6 months and with a successful evaluation, the individual would make $22.60/hour. This position is eligible for benefits, including a state pension plan, health insurance and paid vacation.

How to Apply: Applications accepted until position filled. Send letter of interest, three references and resume to Linda Koester-Vogelsang, Court Administrator, 111 E. 11th St., Lawrence, KS 66044. You may also email documents to lkv@dgcoks.gov