Salary: $17.80 - $25.15 Hourly
Location : Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Docket Clerk
Department: Municipal Court
Division: MC Administration
Opening Date: 06/05/2025
Closing Date: 6/15/:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: 2000
Max Number of Applicants: 252
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about ensuring the integrity of the judicial process? The City of Wichita's Municipal Court is seeking a dedicated Docket Clerk to serve as the vital link between court proceedings and accurate case documentation. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in preparing daily court dockets, recording judicial directives, and supporting courtroom operations to ensure cases proceed efficiently and with clarity.
The Docket Clerk is not just a clerical role-it is a critical part of the legal process that ensures judges, attorneys, and defendants have accurate and timely information for fair and effective case outcomes. Working independently within a fast-paced environment, you will manage sensitive case files, support courtroom procedures, and maintain accurate records that impact the administration of justice. Your work contributes directly to public trust in the court system. Join a team where your attention to detail and strong work ethic will make a lasting impact every day.
The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration
Posting may close at any time
Examples of Work Performed
• Compiles a court docket of the cases that will be heard and disposed of by a judge during a specific court session.
• Gathers cases from files by designated dates, reviews files for previous arrests of defendants, and ensures that all necessary information is available to the judge.
• Assigns court-appointed attorneys to cases.
• Updates records on all transactions.
• Clerks the court, swears in witnesses, and maintains accurate records of judges' decisions.
• Schedules arraignment and trial dates for court appearances.
• Types information onto a variety of standard forms.
• Answers questions about information and processes.
• Accesses, interprets, enters, and/or modifies case information stored in an electronic database.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Requirements of Work
• Knowledge of the standard computer keyboard configurations and ability to access, interpret, and record information using a video display terminal and electronic keyboard.
• Ability to read and interpret statutes, directives, and ordinances.
• Ability to hear and record oral instructions issued by the judge in the disposition of a case.
• Ability to transport up to twenty-five pound loads of case records, generally contained in 8 1/2 x 11 manila folders.
• Ability to access manual case files from ground level to overhead reaches, possibly requiring the use of a stool or ladder.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Required Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training
• One and one-half years (1.5 years) of clerical work experience in a structured office setting, including direct customer or public contact experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Must also pass a Kansas Bureau of Investigation background investigation. Preferred Experience and Training
• Six months of full-time work experience in a legal office, municipal court, or judicial environment, such as preparing legal documents, working with court dockets, or supporting courtroom staff. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening.
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CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
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I have the following year(s) of clerical work experience in a structured office setting, including direct customer or public contact experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience - 1 year of experience
• 1.5 - 2 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 5 - 6 years of experience
• 7+ years of experience
• I do not have any clerical work experience in a structured office setting, including direct customer or public contact experience. 02
I have following years of experience in a legal office, municipal court, or judicial environment, such as preparing legal documents, working with court dockets, or supporting courtroom staff.
• less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months - 1 year of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 4 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience in a legal office, municipal court, or judicial environment, such as preparing legal documents, working with court dockets, or supporting courtroom staff. 03
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Yes . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 07 June 2025
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