The Role
Provides legal and administrative support to the District Court Trustee in enforcing child and spousal support. Responsibilities include monitoring payment records, analyzing cases, pursuing collection actions, communicating with involved parties and employers, preparing pleadings, proofreading documents, assisting attorneys, covering front-counter and phone duties, and performing general office tasks while maintaining confidentiality.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
Seventh Judicial District
Judicial Center, 111 E. 11th St.
Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2966
Seventh Judicial District
Judicial Center, 111 E. 11th St.
Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2966
The Douglas County District Court Trustee is accepting applications for a full-time Paralegal. This is a highly responsible position primarily providing support to the Court Trustee in the enforcement of child and spousal support. Duties include:
- Monitoring child support and maintenance payment records
- Taking enforcement action to collect support
- Telephonic communication with obligors, obligees and employers
- Analyzing cases to identify appropriate collection action
- Proofreading documents and letters
- Preparing legal pleadings
- Working closely with attorneys to identify and review appropriate enforcement action
- Providing back up coverage for the front counter and phones
- General office duties and special assignments as needed
Preferred Qualifications: Prior legal experience in area of support enforcement or debt collection; prior experience working within a court system; paralegal or associate’s degree.
Job Salary/Pay Rate & Benefits:Pay Grade 23, Step A $21.19/hour with potential step increases at 6 months to $21.73 and at 12 months to $23.39. Excellent working environment and Douglas County benefits that include health insurance and KPERS. This is a County paid District Court position that is subject to the Kansas Court Personnel Rules.Application Deadline:Open until filled – preferred starting date is December 7, 2026
The Douglas County District Court does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, national origin, or disability.Submittal Information:Submit resume with letter of interest and three references to:
Mary Elizabeth Diaz
District Court Trustee
111 E 11th Street, Unit 101
Lawrence, KS 66044
via email to [email protected]
Skills Required
- High school education
- Customer service experience
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Proofreading skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently and with team members
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Prior legal experience in support enforcement or debt collection
- Prior experience working within a court system
- Paralegal or associate's degree
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What We Do
The Kansas Judicial Branch, comprising district courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court, provides a venue to resolve disputes through a fair and impartial legal process by upholding the Constitution and law of Kansas and the United States. Its Office of Judicial Administration supports these courts with broad legal, financial, technology, management, administrative, and program services.
