Assistant Clerk I

State of Nebraska•Madison, NE

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. This classification level is responsible for working under general supervision and providing a variety of specialized customer service, clerical and administrative support to single court operations. The position is cross-trained in service areas such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption. Responsibilities may include scheduling court hearings, data entry, processing and maintenance of records (e.g., entering new case filings, updating case filings), performing cashiering duties (e.g., processing payments for fines and fees, balancing daily deposits), preparing and submitting routine documents and reports, and performing receptionist duties of assisting the public and staff by answering general questions regarding court operations for all court case types and procedures. The Judicial Branch values its employees and strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); and 3 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Customer service principles
Cashiering
Cashiering and ability to read bank statements
Knowledge of state and federal laws
Knowledge of judicial, jail, and court system
Filing and recordkeeping principles
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment
Basic principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
Computers and related software applications
Providing customer service
Processing information utilizing established procedures
Using modern office equipment
Maintaining records and files
Preparing reports and forms
Assembling and organizing data and information
Using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Using a computer and related software applications
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a law office or with legal matters is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized clerical support for court operations, including scheduling hearings with attorneys and other agencies; entering new case filings; preparing and recording paperwork for assigned area of responsibility; preparing and distributing dockets for court sessions; ensuring completeness and accuracy of information and maintaining related records.
Responds to telephone, e-mail, written, and in-person inquiries from employees, other departments, and the public; transmits messages; and provides answers and information requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Performs routing administrative support duties, including scheduling and coordinating meetings; processing payments (e.g., fines, fees) and daily deposits.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.