Administrative Hearing Officer - 3rd Judicial District in Topeka, Kansas at Kansas Judicial Branch

Position number: K0203249
Position Title and Salary: Administrative Hearing Officer, Grade 55, $ 96,238.87
Location of Employment: 3rd Judicial District, Topeka, Kansas

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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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to execute complex tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

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